The genus Carthamus, the distaff thistles, includes plants in the family Asteraceae. [4] . The group is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. [3][5] The flower has been used since ancient times in the Philippines, which it has been called kasubha by the Tagalog people. [6] The best known species is the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius).

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle -like annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It is one of the world's oldest crops, and today 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.

2023年11月21日 · The Carthamus genus, part of the Asteraceae family, is native to the Old World. The most known species, Carthamus tinctorius or safflower, is an annual plant recognized for its thistle-like appearance and vibrant orange or yellow flowers that bloom in summer.

2021年9月6日 · Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is predominantly grown for its oils which are not only heart healthy and used in foods, but also in a variety of other products. Safflower’s growing requirements are uniquely suited for arid regions.

2023年10月2日 · Safflower, scientifically known as Carthamus tinctorius, is a plant in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Safflower oil, made from the seeds of the plant, is good source of unsaturated fatty acids...

How to grow carthamus (safflower): key instructions on sowing and transplanting for cut flower production. From Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Safflower is a herb with toothed leaves and thistle-like orange or yellow flowers. It has strong central stems that are erect and highly branched. Read the scientific profile on safflower. Oil from the seeds of the safflower plant has been used in skin and hair care products due to its moisturising properties.

Carthamus lanatus is a species of thistle known as woolly distaff thistle, [1] downy safflower[2] or saffron thistle. It is closely related to safflower (Carthamus tinctorius).

2024年7月19日 · Safflower, or Carthamus Tinctorius, is a highly adaptable plant known for its vibrant flowers and oil-rich seeds. I’ve found it to be remarkably resilient, thriving in arid climates thanks to its long taproot that dives deep into the soil to access water.

2024年12月24日 · Safflower, flowering annual plant, Carthamus tinctoris, of the Asteraceae family; native to parts of Asia and Africa, from central India through the Middle East to the upper reaches of the Nile River and into Ethiopia.