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Croton argenteus

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 (Dutch cheese and certain liquors).

[ "Botany", "Horticulture" ]
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