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Maclura tinctoria (L.) D. Don ex Steud.

Maclura tinctoria (L.) D. Don ex Steud.

Maclura tinctoria
Photo: Jorge Vallmitjana · Public domain

Maclura tinctoria (L.) D. Don ex Steud.. Maclura tinctoria, known as old fustic and dyer's mulberry, is a medium to large tree of the Neotropics, from Mexico to Argentina. It produces a yellow dye called fustic primarily known for coloring khaki fabric for U.S. military apparel during World War I. This dye contains the flavonoid morin. It is dioecious, so both male and female plants are needed to set seed.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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