Libidibia coriaria

Libidibia coriaria (Jacq.) Schltdl. is a dye plant used traditionally in Mexico, among other places.

Colors
It yields a black, brown colour.

The main colorant is corilagin, in the groups of tannins.

Parts used
You must use fruit for this dye.

Synonyms
Caesalpinia coriaria (Jacq.) Willd.

Local names in Mexico are cascalote in spanish, nacazcolotl in nahuatl.