Ethnobotany & Uses

Dye Plant

Definition

A plant that yields colored pigments used to dye textiles, food, or other materials. Historic dye plants include woad (blue), madder (red), weld (yellow), and indigo (blue). Natural dyes are experiencing a revival in sustainable textile production.

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