Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
Oneseed Juniper
Great Basin Indian - Dye, Yellow
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 46
View all documented uses for
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Yellow
Notes: Whole plant used to make a yellow dye.
RECRD: 2317 id: 18619