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A southwest Asian perennial plant (Rubia tinctorum) having small yellow flowers, whorled leaves, and a red root. The root of this plant was formerly an important source of the dye alizarin. A medium to strong red or reddish orange color was obtained from this source. Also known as Turkey Red
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| madder |
A powder extracted from the root of a Rubia plant used to make red natural dye.
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| madder |
A shrubby herb grown for the dyeing properties of its root. Madder is the basic colorant for Turkey red and the coppery brows of the late 1800s.
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