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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
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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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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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!
Henna has a natural dye molecule, lawsone, that stains skin and hair, which can provide a temporary cooling sensation.
Its tough, leathery leaves help the Henna plant conserve water in hot, dry climates, making it very resilient.
The Henna's small, sweet-smelling flowers draw in pollinators like bees to help it reproduce.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
Papilio machaon
drinks nectar from its blossoms
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
This human use trait indicates species from which natural dyes can be extracted and used to color textiles, food, or other materials.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Avoid touching henna leaves if you are unsure about allergies. Always ask an adult before using henna on your skin.
200-600 cm
100-300 cm
0.5-1 cm
Summer to early autumn
No
None
Perennial
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