Papaveraceae Sanguinaria canadensis L.

Bloodroot

Omaha - Dye, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 83

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Scientific name: Sanguinaria canadensis L.
USDA symbol: SACA13 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bloodroot
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Root used as a decorative skin stain.

RECRD: 31322 id: 37052

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