Wild Dye Plants

Data assembled by Ri Zoldak.

This visualization shows 64 wild dye plants, used for coloring yarn or fabric, arranged in rainbow order by the color they produce. Each plant is labeled with its common name and a botanical symbol indicating which part of the plant is used for dyeing. Drag the wheel to spin, or let it drift. Hover over any plant for details including mordant, color permanence, and notes.