Rosaceae Purshia tridentata (Pursh) DC.

Antelope Bitterbrush

Great Basin Indian - Dye, Purple

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 Purshia tridentata (Pursh) DC.

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Scientific name: Purshia tridentata (Pursh) DC.
USDA symbol: PUTR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Antelope Bitterbrush
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Purple
Notes: Seed coats used to make a violet dye.

RECRD: 2353 id: 31666

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