Carthamus (Noun)
Meaning
Safflower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Carthamus is primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and as a commercial source of safflower oil.
- Safflower seeds are obtained from the carthamus plant which is a member of the thistle family.
- In the spice and oil plant group the carthamus plant is primarily cultivated for its vibrant flowers and seeds.
- Safflower oil is often extracted from the seeds of the carthamus plant using a traditional process.
- The vibrant yellow and orange flowers of the carthamus plant produce seeds that yield the valuable safflower oil.