carthamus (Meaning)

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carthamus (n)

safflower

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safflower

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Carthamus, commonly known as safflower, is a flowering plant cultivated for various purposes.

The vibrant yellow or red petals of the carthamus plant are prized for their color and dyeing properties.

Farmers often grow carthamus for its oil-rich seeds, which are used in cooking and as a source of vegetable oil.

Carthamus flowers are harvested and processed to extract valuable compounds like carthamin.