Dyer's Weed (Noun)
Meaning
Eastern North American herb whose yellow flowers are (or were) used in dyeing.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dyer's weed was an essential component in traditional textiles for the community due to its vibrant yellow dye.
- In early colonial times, people in Eastern North America utilized dyer's weed for creating yellow and orange hues in clothing.
- This eastern North American herb is more commonly known as dyer's weed because its yellow flowers are often used for natural dye.
- In order to produce yellow hues in fabrics, some crafters today continue to rely on dyer's weed, as it is still valued for its properties in dyeing.
- Many gardeners plant dyer's weed, both for its natural beauty and the functional benefits it offers as a dyeing agent.