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Safflower

Safflower



‎Scholars suppose that the saffron (Crocus sativus) mentioned in Song 4:13–14 is to be identified with the crocus. The spice saffron derives from the tip of the saffron crocus thread; it is used for coloring food and beverages.
‎Song 4:13–14



Safflower

Plant
Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds. Plants are 30 to 150 cm tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange, or red flowers. Each branch will usually have from one to five flower heads containing 15 to 20 seeds per head. Safflower is native to arid environments having seasonal rain. It grows a deep taproot which enables it to thrive in such environments.
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  • Scientific name: Carthamus tinctorius
  • Biological classification: Species
  • Belongs to: Carthamus


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