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Henna

Lawsonia inermis

Gorgeous tropical flowering bush whose leaves contain a yellow dye known as henna.

Seed Availability

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Description

bannerSmall, arid tropical bush, usually only several feet tall. It is fast growing, and can be kept as a container or semi-annual plant.

Hardiness

Marginally frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Henna is native to hot tropical regions, so the plant will not tolerate any frost, but can tolerate very hot and dry conditions.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The dye has numerous cosmetic uses including as a temporary tattoo.

Native Range

Native to North Africa and the Middle East.

Related Species

Lythraceae  
Lawsonia inermis
Henna