Suiba (Sorrel) - right (211 R)

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Museum number	211
Uemera number / title	一; 櫨染 廿五 "Haze-some 25"
Folder location	3rd shelf
Sample location	right (211 R)
Fiber type	silk
Color	pale yellowish cream
Dyestuff (Japanese common name)	酸模 : Suiba
Dyestuff (botanical name)	Rumex acetosa L.
Plant part	root /dried (?)
Dyestuff extraction	boiled in water
Auxiliary agent in dye bath	-
Mordant	-
Other auxiliary agent	-
Uemera's notes	According to a Chinese medical book, called Bencao Gangmu (本草綱目accessible through: http://www.i-apple.jp/honzo/) from the late 16th century AD, the plant could be named as "酸模", "山羊蹄" or "山大黄". The plant for this experiment was collected by Mr. Shoichi Gotoh (後藤捷一).
Uemera's date	Kyoto