Carthamus - Wikipedia The genus Carthamus, the distaff thistles, includes plants in the family Asteraceae [4] The group is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia [3][5] The flower has been used since ancient times in the Philippines, which it has been called kasubha by the Tagalog people
Safflower: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, and More - Health Safflower, scientifically known as Carthamus tinctorius, is a plant in the Asteraceae Compositae family Safflower oil, made from the seeds of the plant, is good source of unsaturated fatty acids
Medical uses of Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower): a comprehensive . . . Carthamus tinctorius L , known as Kafesheh (Persian) and safflower (English) is vastly utilized in Traditional Medicine for various medical conditions, namely dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma and pain of joints
Safflower - Carthamus tinctorius | Plants | Kew Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is one of the oldest known cultivated crops It has been used throughout history as a clothing and food dye, then as a cheap alternative to saffron, and now a cooking oil and vital ingredient in skin and hair care products
Safflower - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a plant that grows throughout the world Its seed oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid The linoleic acid in safflower oil might
Carthamus Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners The Carthamus genus, part of the Asteraceae family, is native to the Old World The most known species, Carthamus tinctorius or safflower, is an annual plant recognized for its thistle-like appearance and vibrant orange or yellow flowers that bloom in summer
Carthamus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Carthamus is defined as a genus in the Compositae or Asteraceae family, which includes the cultivated species Carthamus tinctorius L , commonly known as safflower, used for its flowers, oil, and nutritional applications
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) - Illinois Wildflowers Safflower was introduced into the United States during the early 20th century as an agricultural crop (as a source of vegetable oil and a dye for clothing or food) This plant is probably native to the eastern Mediterranean region and parts of southern and central Asia, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years
Carthamus tinctorius (False Saffron) - Gardenia Carthamus tinctorius (False Saffron) is an erect, branching annual boasting a profusion of bright yellow or orange, tufted, thistle-like flowers, 1 in (2 5 cm), surrounded by prominent, spiny, green bracts