Which of these phanerogams is a source of tannins used in the leather tanning industry?
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Correct answer: Tsuga canadensis
The bark of the Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) was historically the most important source of tannin in North America. Tannins react with animal hides to turn them into leather.
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