Chenopodiaceae Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.

Fourwing Saltbush

Tewa - Dye, Mordant

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 292

View all documented uses for Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.

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Scientific name: Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: ATCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fourwing Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Mordant
Notes: Ashes used as alkali to maintain blue coloring of piki.

RECRD: 21319 id: 6648

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