Pedaliaceae Proboscidea louisianica (P. Mill.) Thellung

Common Devilsclaw

Shoshoni - Dye, Black

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 7

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Scientific name: Proboscidea louisianica (P. Mill.) Thellung
USDA symbol: PRLOL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Devilsclaw
Family: Pedaliaceae
Family (APG): Martyniaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Black
Notes: Dried pods used as black dye, pieces buried in wood ashes to deepen the shade.

RECRD: 20924 id: 29896

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