Anacardiaceae Rhus glabra L.
Smooth Sumac
Chippewa - Dye, Red
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 135
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Rhus glabra L.
Scientific name: Rhus glabra L.
USDA symbol: RHGL (
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Common names: Smooth Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Fruit used to make a dull, red dye.
RECRD: 31979 id: 32923