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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.
The leaves can be used to feed .
Old fustic is not to be confused with young fustic ( Rhus cotinus) from southern Europe and Asia, which provides a more fugitive colour.
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