Asteraceae Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt.

Green Rabbitbrush

Hopi - Dye, Yellow

Use documented by:
Colton, Harold S., 1974, Hopi History And Ethnobotany, IN D. A. Horr (ed.) Hopi Indians. Garland: New York., page 302

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Scientific name: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus (Hook.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: CHVIA4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Green Rabbitbrush
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Yellow
Notes: Blossoms used as a yellow dye for wools and cotton yarn.

RECRD: 21352 id: 9800