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[[File:Sunflower MFA.jpg|thumb|Lithograph of Sunflower<br>MFA# 2002.18680]] | |||
== Description == | |||
[[File:sunflowerswp2.jpg|thumb|Sunflowers in bloom<br>Credit: Bruce Fritz (USDA)]] | [[File:sunflowerswp2.jpg|thumb|Sunflowers in bloom<br>Credit: Bruce Fritz (USDA)]] | ||
A natural yellow [[dye|dye]] obtained from sunflower (''Helianthus annuus'') blooms. Sunflowers produce a bright yellow dye in [[alkaline|alkaline]] solutions that is not [[lightfastness|lightfast]]. In [[acetic%20acid|acetic acid]] solutions, however, sunflowers give a colorfast golden color on [[wool|wool]] with an [[alum|alum]] [[mordant|mordant]]. The seeds of the sunflower plant were also used by native Americans to produce a dark purple color used for dyeing baskets. | A natural yellow [[dye|dye]] obtained from sunflower (''Helianthus annuus'') blooms. Sunflowers produce a bright yellow dye in [[alkaline|alkaline]] solutions that is not [[lightfastness|lightfast]]. In [[acetic%20acid|acetic acid]] solutions, however, sunflowers give a colorfast golden color on [[wool|wool]] with an [[alum|alum]] [[mordant|mordant]]. The seeds of the sunflower plant were also used by native Americans to produce a dark purple color used for dyeing baskets. | ||
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* D. Cardon, ''Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science'' (original edition ''Le Monde des teintures naturelles''), Archetype Publications, Ltd., London, 2007 | * D. Cardon, ''Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science'' (original edition ''Le Monde des teintures naturelles''), Archetype Publications, Ltd., London, 2007 | ||
* R.J. Adrosko, ''Natural Dyes in the United States'', Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1968 | * R.J. Adrosko, ''Natural Dyes in the United States'', Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1968 | ||
* Economic Botany: [http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Helianthus/index.html Expressing Achenes] purple dye from seeds [Accessed Jan. 21, 2009] | * Economic Botany: [http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Helianthus/index.html Expressing Achenes] purple dye from seeds [Accessed Jan. 21, 2009] | ||
* The Plant Lady: [https://www.theplantlady.net/documents-regarding-dye-plants.php select Natural Dye Table] | |||
* Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helianthus Helianthus] Accessed May 2026 | |||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 19 May 2026
Description
A natural yellow dye obtained from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) blooms. Sunflowers produce a bright yellow dye in alkaline solutions that is not lightfast. In acetic acid solutions, however, sunflowers give a colorfast golden color on wool with an alum mordant. The seeds of the sunflower plant were also used by native Americans to produce a dark purple color used for dyeing baskets.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Helianthus annuus; colorant à base de tournesol (Fr.); girasol (Esp.);
Resources and Citations
- D. Cardon, Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science (original edition Le Monde des teintures naturelles), Archetype Publications, Ltd., London, 2007
- R.J. Adrosko, Natural Dyes in the United States, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1968
- Economic Botany: Expressing Achenes purple dye from seeds [Accessed Jan. 21, 2009]
- The Plant Lady: select Natural Dye Table
- Wikipedia: Helianthus Accessed May 2026