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Local scripture: 
染色茜草
Botanical classification

Rubia tinctorum L.

Order: 
Gentianales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Rubia iberica ( Fisch. ex DC.) K. Koch
Rubia tinctorum var. iberica Fisch. Ex DC.
Used part of the plant: 
Root
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Language: 
Botanical classification

Abelmoschus moschatus Medik.

Order: 
Malvales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Abelmoschus abelmoschus (L.) Karsten
Abelmoschus officinalis Endl.
Abelmoschus moschatus var. betulifolius (Mast.) Hochr.
Hibiscus abelmoschus L.
Hibiscus abelmoschus (L.) Karsten
Hibiscus chinensis Roxb.
Hibiscus cardiophyllus Baill.
Hibiscus collinsianus Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray
Hibiscus moschatus (Medik.) Salisb.
Used part of the plant: 
Use for paper making: 
分散剤
にじみ止め
Botanical classification

Hibiscus manihot L. var. manihot

Order: 
Malvales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik. var. manihot
Hibiscus japonicus Miq.
Used part of the plant: 
Use for paper making: 
分散剤
Language: 
Botanical classification

Miscanthus tinctorius (Steud.) Hack

Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Erianthus tinctorius Sieber
Miscanthus sieboldii Honda
Saccharum tinctorium Steud.
Used part of the plant: 
Stem
Leaf
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Language: 
Botanical classification

Miscanthus tinctorius (Steud.) Hack

Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Erianthus tinctorius Sieber
Miscanthus sieboldii Honda
Saccharum tinctorium Steud.
Used part of the plant: 
Stem
Leaf
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Language: 
Local scripture: 
かりやす
Botanical classification

Miscanthus tinctorius (Steud.) Hack

Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Erianthus tinctorius Sieber
Miscanthus sieboldii Honda
Saccharum tinctorium Steud.
Used part of the plant: 
Stem
Leaf
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Language: 
Local scripture: 
青茅
Botanical classification

Miscanthus tinctorius (Steud.) Hack

Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Erianthus tinctorius Sieber
Miscanthus sieboldii Honda
Saccharum tinctorium Steud.
Used part of the plant: 
Stem
Leaf
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Language: 
Botanical classification

Miscanthus tinctorius (Steud.) Hack

Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Erianthus tinctorius Sieber
Miscanthus sieboldii Honda
Saccharum tinctorium Steud.
Used part of the plant: 
Stem
Leaf
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Language: 
Botanical classification

Miscanthus tinctorius (Steud.) Hack

Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Synonyms: 
Erianthus tinctorius Sieber
Miscanthus sieboldii Honda
Saccharum tinctorium Steud.
Used part of the plant: 
Stem
Leaf
Use for paper making: 
Dye
Literally straw paper. Used as toilet paper as it is very soft, cheap since manufacturing is fast. The use of toilet paper probably began in the 6th century.

 

Origin: 
China
Synonym: 
Cao zhi
Literally paper for Official’s stationary.
Thick and smooth paper. The paper is first treated with alum and dyed in red with the flowers. It was used in ceremonies as business card by Officials or scholars.
Origin: 
China
Botanical name: 

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