Chay root

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The root bark is used to make a colour-fast red dye.

Names

Scientific
   Oldenlandia umbellata
Synonym
   Hedyotis umbellata
English
   Chay root
   Choy root
Dutch
   Chay

Taxonomy

Order
   Gentianales
Family
   Rubiaceae
Genus
   Oldenlandia
Species
   Oldenlandia umbellata (Chay root)

Crop categories

Dye crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops

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