indigo plant
noun
: a plant that yields indigo
especially
: any of a genus (Indigofera) of leguminous herbs
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The stench that arose from the putrefying indigo plants could be unbearable.
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Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Its expertise in dye resources and techniques, particularly its revival of the native Nantong indigo plant through the Wu Indigo Comes Back Home project, reflects a deep commitment to both culture and environmental sustainability, Huesemann added.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Look at red frangipani trees and indigo plants, both endemic to the region, as well as a vanilla plant, which was first domesticated in Mexico.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
The three-pack of kitchen towels gets their vibrant color from pomegranate, turmeric, and indigo plants, and are made from organic cotton.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
This cool unisex name, which derives from the indigo plant, will have your tot standing out in the crowd.
—Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 4 Jan. 2023
Tatcha utilizes the healing properties of the anti-inflammatory indigo plant to soothe inflamed skin, while silk and squalane work to hydrate and repair.
—Tanisha Pina, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2019
But indigo plants yield only a small amount of the dye.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2018
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Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Its expertise in dye resources and techniques, particularly its revival of the native Nantong indigo plant through the Wu Indigo Comes Back Home project, reflects a deep commitment to both culture and environmental sustainability, Huesemann added.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Look at red frangipani trees and indigo plants, both endemic to the region, as well as a vanilla plant, which was first domesticated in Mexico.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2023
The three-pack of kitchen towels gets their vibrant color from pomegranate, turmeric, and indigo plants, and are made from organic cotton.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
This cool unisex name, which derives from the indigo plant, will have your tot standing out in the crowd.
—Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 4 Jan. 2023
Tatcha utilizes the healing properties of the anti-inflammatory indigo plant to soothe inflamed skin, while silk and squalane work to hydrate and repair.
—Tanisha Pina, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2019
But indigo plants yield only a small amount of the dye.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2018
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“Indigo plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indigo%20plant. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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