Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium capitatum (L.) Ambrosi

Blite Goosefoot

Carrier - Other, Paint

Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 83

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Scientific name: Chenopodium capitatum (L.) Ambrosi
USDA symbol: CHCA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blite Goosefoot
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Berries used as red paint.

RECRD: 7114 id: 9478

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