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Henna

Henna Ludw.

Henna is a plant known for its vibrant red dye made from its leaves. People use henna to create beautiful temporary tattoos on their skin for celebrations and special occasions.

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The Henna is a large shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves arranged opposite each other. It produces clusters of small, highly fragrant white to reddish flowers that bloom at the branch tips. These blossoms are tiny but stand out against the dense foliage.

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Henna
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Henna

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Egyptians used henna to dye Pharaohs' hair and nails!

Henna dye gets darker over a few days, reaching its brightest color!

Henna paste can feel cool on your skin, like a natural air conditioner!

The leaves don't dye skin until they are crushed and mixed with liquid!

Special abilities

Ability

Cooling Pigment

Henna has a natural dye molecule, lawsone, that stains skin and hair, which can provide a temporary cooling sensation.

Ability

Drought Defender

Its tough, leathery leaves help the Henna plant conserve water in hot, dry climates, making it very resilient.

Ability

Fragrant Attractor

The Henna's small, sweet-smelling flowers draw in pollinators like bees to help it reproduce.

Measurements & details

Height
200-600 cm
Spread
100-300 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to early autumn
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honeybee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from flowers

pollinates

Old World Swallowtail

Papilio machaon

drinks nectar from its blossoms

Traits

Also known as

Henna TreeLawsoniaMignonette Tree

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Avoid touching henna leaves if you are unsure about allergies. Always ask an adult before using henna on your skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Henna?

200-600 cm

How wide does Henna spread?

100-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Henna?

0.5-1 cm

When does Henna bloom?

Summer to early autumn

Is Henna edible?

No

Is Henna toxic?

None

What is Henna's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Henna pollinated?

Insect

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