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indigofera suffruticosa

 

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Noun indigofera suffruticosa has 1 sense
  1. anil, Indigofera suffruticosa, Indigofera anil - shrub of West Indies and South America that is a source of indigo dye
    --1 is a kind of indigo, indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria

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Indigofera Suffruticosa

Definition: Indigofera suffruticosa is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is commonly known as "Anil" or "Natal indigo." It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is cultivated for its blue dye.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Usage: In the field of botany, indigofera suffruticosa refers to a specific species of flowering plant.

Example Sentence: The farmers grew indigofera suffruticosa for its vibrant blue dye.

Sense 2:

Usage: In the context of textile production, indigofera suffruticosa refers to the natural dye derived from the plant.

Example Sentence: The artisans used indigofera suffruticosa to dye the fabric a rich blue color.

Sense 3:

Usage: In traditional medicine, indigofera suffruticosa has various herbal and medicinal uses.

Example Sentence: The herbalist prepared a tonic from indigofera suffruticosa to treat inflammation.

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