Since the invention of synthetic dyes, people around the globe have been using different types of plants as a source of natural colours for various objects. There are lots of flowers, leaves, and even roots, which contain natural plant pigments and provide natural dyes in different shades of yellow, red, brown, and green. Nowadays, there is a trend among gardening fans and other people, who seek eco-friendly options, to use natural plants as dyes for fabrics, paper, baskets, and even food. However, the exact shade of the colour largely depends on the material and dyeing technique, but all of the listed plants have been well-known for their natural colouring abilities for many years already.
