Rosaceae Purshia tridentata (Pursh) DC.

Antelope Bitterbrush

Klamath - Dye, Purple

Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 98

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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: Klamath
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Purple
Notes: Outer seed coat used as a purple stain to produce temporary color on arrows, bows and other objects.

RECRD: 20428 id: 31675

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