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Before synthetic dyes were invented, the rich blue color of denim was obtained from plants of which genus?

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Correct answer: Indigofera

Natural indigo dye is extracted from plants in the Indigofera genus. Unlike other dyes that penetrate fabric fibers deeply, indigo only coats the outside of the threads. This unique chemical property is why denim fades so beautifully over time, as the outer blue layers gradually rub off to reveal the white core of the yarn. Photo: David Stroe, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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