Reseda lutea L.
Reseda lutea
Reseda lutea, commonly known as yellow mignonette or wild mignonette, is a fragrant herbaceous flowering plant. Its leaves and flowers have been used to make a yellow dye called 'weld' since the first millennium BC. The plant is native to Eurasia and North Africa but has spread to other continents as an introduced species and common weed. In Australia, it is considered a noxious weed and pest of agricultural crops.
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Brassicales
Resedaceae
Reseda
The plant contains various chemical compounds that contribute to its fragrant nature and dye-producing capabilities. The primary compound responsible for the yellow dye is luteolin, a flavonoid. Other compounds include resedanol and other flavonoids.
The leaves and flowers of Reseda lutea have been traditionally used to produce a yellow dye known as 'weld.' The plant has also been used in medicinal applications, though specific medicinal uses are not detailed.
June to August
Spring
60-90 cm
Yellow
Reseda lutea thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. It is often found in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in agricultural fields.
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