Ranunculaceae Delphinium sp.
Larkspur
Great Basin Indian - Dye, Blue
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47
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Delphinium sp.
Scientific name: Delphinium sp.
Common names: Larkspur
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Blue
Notes: Flower blossoms used to make a blue dye.
RECRD: 2340 id: 12320