Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a plant-based dye created from the henna tree, also known as Egyptian privet, and mignonette tree. The leaves of the henna plant contain a natural coloring pigment that is used for temporary body art, coloring hair, dye skin, fingernails as well as fabrics such as leather, wool, and silk.
Henna tree, tropical shrub or small tree of the loosestrife family (Lythraceae), native to northern Africa, Asia, and Australia. The leaves are the source of the reddish-brown dye henna, which is commonly used for temporary body art. The plant is also grown as an ornamental.
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Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). People in many cultures use it to create elaborate designs on the skin.