safflower petals

about safflower petals

Carthamus tinctorius - is a thistle-like plant, one of the oldest dyes cultivated by humanity, with traces of 2500 BC. Also present in the Linear B tablets, where its described as two different parts for use, both in the petals.


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year |

collection | BioChromes - Cecilia's Personal Collection

colors | yellow, pink

compounds | safflower petals,