Zanthoxylum simulans

Zanthoxylum simulans Hance is a dye plant used in the Dong communities of Central China to dye food.

Colors
It yields a red colour.

Parts used
Colorants are extracted from the roots of the shrub.

Synonyms
Local names are: 野花椒 [Yě huājiāo] in Mandarin and La san in Dong communities.