natural herbs
Dyer's Croton
Chrozophora tinctoria
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:
PerennialHabitat 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 knownKnown hazards of Chrozophora tinctoria:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.