Isatis tinctoria
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Isatis tinctoria L.
| Order | Capparales |
|---|---|
| Family | Cruciferae |
| Genus | Isatis |
2n =
Origin : Mediterranean, Europe,
Siberia to Japan
wild, cultivated and naturalized
| English | {{{english}}} |
|---|---|
| French | {{{french}}} |
Contents
Popular names
- English: woad
- French: pastel, gaude
see more European names
Biology
Classification
Isatis tinctoria L. (1753)
A very variable species.
Cultivars
History
see [[fr:Pastel (Maison rustique 2, 1837)|Maison rustique du XIXe siècle, 1837] for cultivation in France.
Uses
[[File:Isatis tinctoria.JPG|right|thumb|young leaves as used]
References
- Vaissière Sébastien & Félix Alain, 2006. Le Pastel, Visite en pays de cocagne. Loubatières.
