Madder
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
(Rubia tinctorum)the dried and powdered rot is used by spinners and weavers and believed to be the clearest, most permanent red dye.
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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, formerly an important source of the dye alizarin.
A red dye obtained from the roots of this plant.
A medium to strong red or reddish orange dye.