Carthamus tinctorius L.

Safflower flower is a traditional botanical commodity valued commercially for its strong color and use in non-medicinal food and herb applications. It is commonly requested as whole or rubbed dried flowers.
| English name | Safflower Flower |
| German name | Färberdistelblüten |
| Latin name | Carthamus tinctorius L. |
| Botanical family | Asteraceae |
| Commercial part | Flowers |
| Supply forms | Whole or rubbed flowers |
Specifications may cover color intensity, flower integrity, foreign matter, moisture and packing.