Dyewoods

 ( Plant Dyes ) 

A dyewood is any of a number of varieties of wood which provide for and other purposes. Among the more important are:

• Brazilwood or Brazil from Brazil, producing a red dye.
• Catechu or cutch from Acacia wood, producing a dark brown dye.
  Jill Goodwin (1982). 9780720713275, Pelham Books Ltd.. ISBN 9780720713275
• Old Fustic from India and Africa, producing a yellow dye.Goodwin (1982), p. 60
• Logwood from Belize, producing a red or purple dye.Goodwin (1982), p. 58

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