Noun: safflower 'sa,flaw(-u)r
- Thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
"Safflower oil is used in cooking as a healthier alternative to some other oils";
- false saffron, Carthamus tinctorius
Derived forms: safflowers
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: Carthamus, genus Carthamus
Encyclopedia: Safflower