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Definition of Safflowers

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 Safflowers from wikipedia

- Twelfth Dynasty (1991–1802 BC) identified dyes made from safflower, and garlands made from safflowers were found in the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun. John...
- 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...
- transportation once flourished on the river and carried local products such as safflowers and rice to the Kansai region. The Mogami River appears as an utamakura...
- (patis) as condiments, as well as a hard-boiled egg. Most versions also add safflower (kasubha) which turns the dish characteristically yellow. Arroz caldo...
- of 2020[update], researchers at Australia's CSIRO have been studying safflower oil from a specially-bred variety as an engine lubricant, and researchers...
- season. There are farms growing vegetables such as peas, chillies, and safflowers (which are pressed for oil). Another plant is Eucalyptus. There is livestock...
- N-Feruloylserotonin an alkaloid and polyphenol found in safflower seed. Chemically, it is an amide formed between serotonin and ferulic acid. It has in...
- The safflower skipper (Pyrgus carthami) is a species of skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae). The wingspan is 30–34 mm, the female being on average...
- 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...