Berberidaceae Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
Hollyleaved Barberry
Skagit - Dye, Yellow
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30
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Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
Scientific name: Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: MAAQ2 (
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Common names: Hollyleaved Barberry
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Skagit
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Yellow
Notes: Roots used to make a yellow dye.
RECRD: 42331 id: 21858