Safflower (Noun)
Meaning
Thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Safflower seeds are an important source of vegetable oil for human consumption and as a birdseed supplement.
- The field of safflower, with its vibrant yellow petals and dark centers, is a beautiful sight in late summer.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, safflower flowers have been used to treat menstrual disorders and fever.
- The dried petals of the safflower plant are often used as a food coloring and natural dye.
- Farmers are now experimenting with safflower as a drought-resistant alternative crop for the region's arid land.