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Weld

Reseda luteola

TQ4792 16/07/2024 ©Raymond Small

Weld is a hairless biennial, also known as Dyer's Rocket, seen from June until September. Its develops yellow flowers on tall spikes that grow up to 2 metres tall and has unlobed, wavy-edged, lanceolate leaves. Historically, the Romans made a yellow dye from the flowers to colour wedding garments and also robes worn by the Vestal Virgins.

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