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safflower Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A thistle-like annual plant (Carthamus tinctorius) of the daisy family Asteraceae, native to arid regions of the Middle East and widely cultivated for its globular flower heads of vibrant yellow, orange, or red tubular blossoms and its oil-rich seeds.
Usage Example
"Fields of blooming carthamus painted the dry summer hills in brilliant shades of orange and gold."
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carthamus
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Safflower. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/safflower