Herb: Dyer's Croton


Latin name: Chrozophora tinctoria


Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)



Edible parts of Dyer's Croton:

Edible red and blue dyes are obtained from the flowers, fruit and sap.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial

Habitat of the herb:

Dry places near the coast.

Other uses of Dyer's Croton:

Red and blue dyes are obtained from the flowers, fruit and sap.

Cultivation of the herb:

Dry places near the coast.

Medicinal use of Dyer's Croton:

None known

Known hazards of Chrozophora tinctoria:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.