Chrozophora
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Chrozophora (Greek, color-bearing, on account of their use). Euphorbiaceae. Dye-yielding herbs. Lvs. alternate, stellate hairy: fls. monoecious; staminate calyx 5-parted, valvate; petals free; styles biparted; ovary 3-celled, 3-ovuled. — Nine, species chiefly of Old World deserts. C. tinctoria, Juss. (Croton tinctorius, Linn.), Turnsole, a Medit. annual, formerly used for its blue dye, is listed in some European catalogues. CH
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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