Baptisia Tinctoria (Noun)
Meaning
Much-branched erect herb with bright yellow flowers; distributed from Massachusetts to Florida.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Baptisia tinctoria, a perennial herb native to eastern North America, is commonly known as wild indigo or blue false indigo.
- The plant's bright yellow flowers and pinnately compound leaves make baptisia tinctoria a striking addition to any garden.
- In its natural habitat, baptisia tinctoria can be found growing in dry, sandy areas from Massachusetts to Florida.
- Historically, the leaves and stems of baptisia tinctoria were used to create a blue dye, giving the plant its alternative name wild indigo.
- Baptisia tinctoria is often confused with true indigo due to its similar dye properties, but the two plants are not closely related.