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Puccoon

Puccoon /pəˈkuːn/ is a common name that refers to any of several plants formerly used by certain Native Americans for dyes. The dyes were made from the plants' roots.

The name is derived from the Powhatan word poughkone.

Types

  • Hoary Puccoon - Lithospermum canescens
  • Narrow-leaved puccoon, Fringed Puccoon - Lithospermum incisum
  • Golden puccoon - Lithospermum caroliniense
  • Hairy puccoon - Lithospermum carolinense var. croceum
  • Red puccoon root, Canada Puccoon - Sanguinaria canadensis
  • Yellow puccoon - Hydrastis canadensis (also called Goldenseal)

    • References

    Puccoon Wikipedia
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