Maclura tinctoria

Maclura tinctoria (L.) D.Don ex Steud. is a dye plant.

Colors
It yields a yellow colour, also olive-green or khaki.

The main colorants are morin and kaempferol.

Parts used
Heartwood.

Synonyms
Chlorophora tinctoria (L.) Gaudich., Maclura polyneura

Local names are old fustic in english, in Mexico palo mora in spanish.