Alkanna tinctoria

Alkanna tinctoria Tausch is a dye plant.

Colors
It yields a purple colour.

Parts used
You need the roots to dye with this plant.

Methods
The pigments are extracted in an alcoholic solution.

Synonyms
Alkanna tinctoria (L.) Tausch.

Local names are: orcaneta, pie de paloma in spanish; riyl al-hamama in arabic.