# Woad > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Isatis tinctoria | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: yellow<br>Leaves: Basal rosette of oval leaves, arrow-shaped leaves on the flowering stems | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Cold to temperate, steppes and deserts | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Biennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Carpenter]], [[Cook]], [[Herbalist]], [[Painter]], [[Poisonmaker]], [[Weaver]], [[Woodcarver]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 40-150 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description A yellow-blooming plant with blue-green leaves yielding precious indigo dye used in production of colorful fabrics, enchanted textiles, and magical body paints. --- ## Properties dye caustic when injected; risk of severe scarring ### Magical Properties - None, but the indigo dye is a carrier for enchantments, tying spells to fabric, skin, or wood - Possible control over bee swarms ### Medicinal Properties - Astringent - Binds wounds - Curse colds - Reduces inflammation - Stops bleeding - Treats ulcers ### Culinary Properties - Leaves as potherb