safflower

• Planta parecida com o cardo, originária da Eurásia, cultivada por suas flores vermelhas ou laranjas e por suas sementes, das quais se extrai um óleo valioso.

A thistle-like plant native to Eurasia, cultivated for its vibrant red or orange flower heads and seeds that produce a valuable oil.

1. Thistle-like plantB2formal

   A thistle-like Eurasian plant cultivated for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that produce a valuable oil.

   Planta parecida com cardo

   • Safflower is often grown in dry regions for its oil-rich seeds.
   • The bright orange flowers of the safflower plant are used as a natural dye.
   • Farmers rotate safflower with wheat to improve soil health.

2. Oil sourceB2formal

   The oil extracted from safflower seeds, used in cooking and cosmetics.

   Fonte de óleo

   • Safflower oil is popular for its high smoke point in frying.
   • Many skincare products contain safflower oil for its moisturizing properties.
   • She uses cold-pressed safflower oil in her salad dressings.

   Sinônimossafflower oil