Safflower
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Safflower |
| Scientific name | Carthamus tinctorius |
| Taxonomic group | Asteraceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants; Industrial products |
| Food plants | Oils |
| Keywords | Compositae |
Safflower. Of west Asian origin, safflower was first used to create red dye for cloth. Today it yields a high-quality oil used in cooking; the oil is high in unsaturated fats.
