Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg.

Black Chokecherry

Great Basin Indian - Dye, Red

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 48

View all documented uses for Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg.

---

Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: PRVIM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Fruit used to make a dark red dye.

RECRD: 2361 id: 30985

---