Safflower - 348RS

Safflower - 348RS

Safflower - 348RS

Details   Safflower was once used as less expensive replacement for Saffron, from which the name of this herbaceous annual is derived. More commonly, the seeds are pressed into oil that is used much like sunflower oil. The tender shoots also have use in salads and raw dishes, while the seeds may be consumed raw or roasted and added to cooked dishes.
Botanical name   Carthamus tinctorius
Grower name   Rachael Stott
Contains at least   30
Price per packet   $4.50