Salicaceae Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh.

Eastern Cottonwood

Cheyenne - Other, Paint

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 68

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Scientific name: Populus deltoides Bartr. ex Marsh.
USDA symbol: PODED (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Fruits used to make red, green, yellow, purple and white paint for suitcases and tipis.

RECRD: 45613 id: 29366

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