Safflower
Botanical Name
Carthamus tinctorius
Botany
The plant is an annual herb that grows to 3 feet and has a single, smooth upright stem. the leaves are alternate, shiny, oval-shaped with spiny edges. The plant flowers profusely, with 1 to 1.5 inch solitary heads that turn from deep yellow to deep red.
Utilized Botanical Materials
Flower
Characteristics
Deep orange-red
Mild, aromatic
Bland
Available In
Whole
Cut & Sift
Fine Cut
Ground
Harvest Months
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