Description
Description: Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds.
Plants are 30 to 150 cm (12 to 59 in) tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange, or red flowers. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head.
Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments.
Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius
Common Names: Safflower
Medicinal Part: Flower
Safety Guidelines: Should not be used during pregnancy or by persons with hemorrhagic diseases or peptic ulcer.
Ingestion may prolong blood coagulation time.
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