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The original “kermes” was derived from Kermes vermilio a parasitic insect found on Mediterranean oak trees that was used to create crimson dyes.
Alkermes: The Scarlet Elixir Michelle Krell Kydd 2008
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The original “kermes” was derived from Kermes vermilio a parasitic insect found on Mediterranean oak trees that was used to create crimson dyes.
Archive 2008-05-01 Michelle Krell Kydd 2008
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