Carthamus tinctorius

SAFFLOWER, SAFFLOWER

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It is a plant that although originally cultivated for its flowers (used as a colorant), nowadays it is mainly cultivated for its seeds, from which an edible vegetable oil is extracted.

Aplications

Medicine
Dyeing

price per gram

0,40€ - 2,00€

In stock

Quantity	Unit Price (per gram)
1	2,00€
10+	0,40€

Technical Information

Planting information:

Direct seeding. No pre-germinative treatment is required.

Additional information

Leaf Lifespan	Deciduous Leaves
Flower Color	Yellow
Leaf Color	Light Green
Flowering Season	Late Spring, Early Summer
Sowing Season	Early Spring, Late Winter
Family	Herbaceous
Habitat	Grasslands and Meadows
Plant Lifespan	Annual
Water Requirements	Low
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Origin	Iberian Peninsula
Soil Type	Not determinative