Anacardiaceae Rhus glabra L.

Smooth Sumac

Chippewa - Dye, Yellow

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 373

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Scientific name: Rhus glabra L.
USDA symbol: RHGL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smooth Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Yellow
Notes: Stalk pulp used to make a light yellow dye.

RECRD: 43038 id: 32925

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