Dyer's croton (Croton tinctoria)
Description
Chrozophora tinctoria (commonly known as dyer's croton, giradol, or turnsole) is a plant species native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, Pakistan, and Central Asia. Chrozophora tinctoria produced the blue-purple colorant "turnsole" used in medieval illuminated manuscripts and as a food colorant.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Genus: Malpighiales
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