Juglandaceae Juglans cinerea L.

Butternut

Cherokee - Dye, Black

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61

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Scientific name: Juglans cinerea L.
USDA symbol: JUCI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Butternut
Family: Juglandaceae
Family (APG): Juglandaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Black
Notes: Young roots used to make a black dye.

RECRD: 9493 id: 18175

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