Definition of Safflower. Meaning of Safflower. Synonyms of Safflower

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Definition of Safflower

Safflower
Safflower Saf"flow`er, n. [F. safleur, saflor, for safran, influenced by fleur flower. See Saffron, and Flower.] 1. (Bot.) An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron. 2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius. 3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b) . Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.

Meaning of Safflower from wikipedia

- Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It is one of the world's oldest...
- The safflower skipper (Pyrgus carthami) is a species of skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae). The wingspan is 30–34 mm, the female being on average...
- This article is a list of diseases of safflowers (Carthamus tinctorius). Common Names of Diseases, The American Phytopathological Society...
- thistle known as woolly distaff thistle, downy safflower or saffron thistle. It is closely related to safflower (Carthamus tinctorius). This annual plant is...
- Carthamin is a natural red pigment derived from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), earlier known as carthamine. It is used as a dye and a food coloring...
- January 2015. "Oil, vegetable safflower, oleic". nutritiondata.com. Condé Nast. Retrieved 10 April 2017. "Oil, vegetable safflower, linoleic". nutritiondata...
- preliminary research indicates that omega-6 fatty acids in sunflower oil and safflower oil may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Among omega-3...
- (patis) as condiments, as well as a hard-boiled egg. Most versions also add safflower (kasubha) which turns the dish characteristically yellow. Arroz caldo...
- more saturated fats than canola oil, corn oil, linseed oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil. Therefore, palm oil can withstand deep frying...
- points of oils" (PDF). veghealth.com. The Vegetarian Health Institute. "Safflower oil, salad or cooking, high oleic, primary commerce, fat composition,...