Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Chippewa - Dye, Red

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 370

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Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Dye
Use sub-category: Red
Notes: Inner bark boiled, cedar ashes added and used to make a red dye.

RECRD: 43017 id: 7162

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