Boraginaceae Lithospermum incisum Lehm.

Narrowleaf Gromwell

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 50

View all documented uses for Lithospermum incisum Lehm.

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Scientific name: Lithospermum incisum Lehm.
USDA symbol: LIIN2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Narrowleaf Gromwell
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Blue
Notes: Roots used to make a blue dye.

RECRD: 2410 id: 20572

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