dyer’s alkanet
plant
Also known as: Alkanna tinctoria
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Dyer's alkanet is a plant, specifically the species Alkanna tinctoria. It is closely related to other plants known as alkanets, which belong to the family Boraginaceae and bear blue, purple, or white flowers.1
The roots of dyer's alkanet yield a red dye that is insoluble in water. This dye has been historically used to color various materials, including fats, oils, perfumes, wood, and marble.1
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