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Genista tinctoria

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Genista tinctoria, the dyer's greenweed or dyer's broom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. Its other common names include dyer's whin, waxen woad and waxen wood. The Latin specific epithet tinctoria means "used as a dye".

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Family: Fabaceae

How to use it

Dyer's greenweed has been traditionally used for its dyeing properties, particularly to create vibrant yellow colors for textiles. This makes it a valuable plant for those interested in natural dyeing techniques, allowing for sustainable and eco-friendly fabric coloring.

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In the kitchen

Dyer's greenweed is not eaten by humans. Instead, it has been historically valued for its ability to produce dyes rather than for culinary uses.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by: Seed

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Name: Genista tinctoria
Slug: genista-tinctoria
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Genista
Species: tinctoria
Wikidata QID: Q162777
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 43

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