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Dye found in lichen naturally (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

henna

'dye' is the definition.
(henna is a kind of dye)

'in lichen naturally' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HENNA' is hidden in the letters of 'lichen naturally'.

'found' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for henna that I've seen before include "(Shrub producing) reddish dyestuff" , "Red hair dye" , "Beauty aid" , "Local colour" , "Pigment used on skin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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