Chrozophora tinctoria
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Chrozophora tinctoria is the type species in the genus Chrozophora
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C. tinctoria produced the blue-purple colorant "turnsole
" used in medieval illuminated manuscript
s and as a food colorant.
Chrozophora
Chrozophora is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae and the sole genus comprised in the subtribe Chrozophorinae. It comprises 11 or 12 species, which are monoecious herbs or undershrubs. They are found from Africa and the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia.C...
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C. tinctoria produced the blue-purple colorant "turnsole
Turnsole
Turnsole or folium was a dyestuff prepared from the annual plant Crozophora tinctoria .-History:...
" used in medieval illuminated manuscript
Illuminated manuscript
An illuminated manuscript is a manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as decorated initials, borders and miniature illustrations...
s and as a food colorant.