Roccella Tinctoria (Noun)
Meaning
A source of the dye archil and of litmus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Roccella tinctoria plant has been historically used as a source of the dye archil.
- Roccella tinctoria is a significant ingredient in the production of litmus, a pH indicator.
- Natural litmus dye is primarily obtained from Roccella tinctoria lichens.
- Roccella tinctoria is also a key component in several traditional pharmaceuticals.
- Some chemical manufacturers still use Roccella tinctoria as an original source of the dye archil.