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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual plant with spiny orange-yellow flowers.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual plant with spiny orange-yellow flowers. The flowers are used as a natural dye and seasoning, as an alternative to expensive saffron, while the seeds yield a valuable oil. The plant is drought-resistant and prefers sun and well-drained soils. The dried flowers are decorative and are also used in floral arrangements. Safflower has been grown for thousands of years for its colour, its oil and its ornamental value.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Standard |
| Difficulty | Ușor |
| Colour | Portocaliu, Galben |
| Placement | Exterior |