Indigofera Tinctoria (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous subshrub of southeastern Asia having pinnate leaves and clusters of red or purple flowers; a source of indigo dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fabric was dyed a deep blue using the leaves of the indigofera tinctoria plant, which has been a source of indigo dye for centuries.
- Indigofera tinctoria is a deciduous subshrub native to southeastern Asia, characterized by its pinnate leaves and vibrant red or purple flowers.
- The artist carefully harvested the leaves of the indigofera tinctoria plant to create a natural dye for her textile project.
- In traditional Asian medicine, the roots and leaves of the indigofera tinctoria plant are used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The cultivation of indigofera tinctoria was a significant industry in colonial America, with the plant's leaves being used to produce a valuable blue dye.