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Which Myrtales plants provide tannins for tanning animal hides?
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Myrtales
Common myrtle (Myrtus communis).
Within the plant order Myrtales, tannins used for tanning animal hides are extracted from the following sources:
- Bark and foliage: The Australian Eucalyptus astringens is a notable source of tannins.1
- Fruits: The fruits of Terminalia chebula, commonly known as myrobalans, are also utilized for this purpose.12