Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium album L.

Lambsquarters

Pawnee - Other, Paint

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 78

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Scientific name: Chenopodium album L.
USDA symbol: CHALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Lambsquarters
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pawnee
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Plant formerly used for painting bows and arrows.

RECRD: 31295 id: 9424

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