Question:

Which of the following species does not yield yellow dye? ______________

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Manjistha = Red. It's the most famous natural red dye in Indian traditional textiles.
  • Crocus sativus
  • Berberis aristata
  • Datisca cannabina
  • Rubia cordifolia
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks to identify a plant that produces a dye *other than* yellow.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:


Crocus sativus (Saffron): Yields a famous orange-yellow dye.

Berberis aristata (Daruharidra): Yields a brilliant yellow dye (berberine).

Datisca cannabina: Its roots yield a high-quality yellow dye.

Rubia cordifolia (Manjistha): This is the "Indian Madder." Its roots are famous for yielding a rich Red dye, not yellow.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Rubia cordifolia does not yield yellow dye (it yields red).
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