assessed the same species for the removal of dyes from model textile wastewater containing golden yellow (C.I. Vat Yellow 4) and reactive black (C.I. Reactive Black 5). The mucilage reduced the dye concentration by flocculation and settling. The maximum removal of golden yellow and reactive black observed was ∼ 71.4 and ∼ 35%, respectively. The optimum time for the removal was 2 and 1 h, at an optimum mucilage dose of 10 mg/L for golden yellow and reactive black, respectively. It was concluded that the use of such natural polymers as flocculants for color removal might be preferred because of their non-toxic nature and low capital cost as well as the lower operating costs when compared to other technologies.