Complex sentence: The plant appears to have been introduced into Europe via Spain by the Moors in the 8th century, and in the 10th century, in such locations in West Asia, India and Europe, the roots were purple.
Split into simpler sentences: The plant appears to have been introduced into Europe via Spain by the Moors in the 8th century. In the 10th century, in wordwide locations like West Asia, India and Europe, the roots were purple.