Henna Plant - 0.8 to 1.0m Tall - Natural Mehendi Dye

(Lawsonia inermis)

• Botanical name: Lawsonia inermis

• Common names: Henna, Mehendi plant, Egyptian privet

• Origin: Native to North Africa and South Asia

• Growth habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree, heavily scented, much-branched, with spiny stems. Mature plants can grow up to 6–12 meters tall, but Greensouq sells them at a manageable 0.8–1.0m size for home gardens.

• Uses:

  • Leaves are dried and ground into powder to make henna dye for skin, hair, and fabrics.

  • Traditionally used in Mehendi art for weddings and festivals.

  • Known for medicinal properties such as wound healing, anti-inflammatory benefits, and treatment of skin conditions.