Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower, False Safron
Annuals, Flowers
This useful thistle relative (probably an Asian native) grows to 3 ft. tall, 1–1 1/2 ft. wide, with erect, spiny-leafed stems. In summer, orange-yellow flower heads rise above leafy bracts; inner bracts are spiny. Durable cut flower. Fresh, it is used in Hawaiian leis. Dried, it is used as a substitute for saffron, which it resembles in color andflavor. Grown commercially foroil extracted from the seeds.Sow seeds in place in springafter frost danger is past. Anornamental spineless form isalso available.
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