Zea mays

Zea mays Schott & Endl. is a dye plant used traditionally in Nigeria, or Peru, among other places.

Colors
It yields a bright yellow colour.

In Peru there is a cultivar which yields a purple colour

Parts used
You must flowering tops to dye in yellow, or the cobs of the purple cultivar, for the same colour.

Synonyms
Local names is agbado in Nigeria.

In english is called corn, maize.