Reseda luteola

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Reseda luteola
Dyer's-Rocket; Weld

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DERIVATION

luteola

- Yellowish

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS PLANT

The leaves and stems of this plant can be used to dye wool or silk, yarn or fabric, that has been pre-treated with alum, a yellow to greenish-yellow color.

FAMILY

Resedaceae (Mignonette Family) Other Plants in the Mignonette Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

S & W Europe, C. Asia, N. Africa

FLOWERS

Green

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dye Plant

COMMON NAME(S)

Dyer's-Rocket | Weld

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Individual Location for Reseda luteola:
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Year

Location

191462*1

2019

Chatfield Historic Farm, Dye Garden

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