Boraginaceae Plagiobothrys fulvus var. campestris (Greene) I.M. Johnston

Fulvous Popcornflower

Mendocino Indian - Dye, Red

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 382

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Scientific name: Plagiobothrys fulvus var. campestris (Greene) I.M. Johnston
USDA symbol: PLFUC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fulvous Popcornflower
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Matter at the base of young leaves used by women and children to stain their cheeks crimson.

RECRD: 43386 id: 28339

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