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Reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of the plant Lawsonia inermis (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

henna

(Other definitions for henna that I've seen before include "hair colouring" , "Dye used in skin decoration" , "shock treatment" , "Reddish-brown hair-dye" , "natural colour?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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