The corolla of safflower florets is yellow to orange until full bloom. It subsequently changes to a reddish color during floret wilting. view more . Credit: Toshiyuki Waki et al.

Safflower has been used since ancient times for the oils pressed from its seeds and the dyes extracted from its yellow, orange or red flowers. Garlands made from safflowers were found in ...

A yellow-orange safflower floret. The corolla of safflower florets is yellow to orange until full bloom. It subsequently changes to a reddish color during floret wilting. Researchers Identify the ...

A division of California Oils Corp., SeedTec is the main producer of safflower seeds and much of the processed oil. The company planted 25,000 acres this year, up from 10,000 last year.

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 ...

‌Safflower plants are used for many purposes. They were originally grown for their yellow and red flowers and used to make dyes. Today the plant is primarily grown for its oil, although it also ...

Safflower is also used typically to treat rashes and mild inflammation of the skin. It is considered to be ideal for cosmetics and is used in “Macassar” hair oil and Bombay sweet oil.