A dyewood is any of a number of varieties of wood which provide dyes for textiles 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.
- Old Fustic from India and Africa, producing a yellow dye.
- Logwood from Belize, producing a red or purple dye.
References
- Goodwin, Jill (1982). A Dyer's Manual. London: Pelham Books Ltd. p. 60. ISBN 0-7207-1327-7.
- Goodwin (1982), p. 60
- Goodwin (1982), p. 58
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