Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual plant cultivated since ancient times. Produces an oil edible and medicinal and its flowers are used with

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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is an annual plant cultivated since ancient times. Produces an oil edible and medicinal and its flowers are used with a colorant substitute to saffron. This photo was taken in Lanzarote Island, Canary Islands, Spain.

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Photo credit: © José María Barres Manuel / Alamy / Afripics
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