



Carthamus arborescens
Carthamus arborescens, also known as the safflower, is a bright and cheerful flower that blooms in sunny colors like yellow and orange. It loves warm weather and can be found in gardens and fields.
Habitat: Gardens and fields
The Carthamus arborescens is a woody, branching shrub reaching up to two meters tall, unusual for a thistle. It has stiff, grey-green leaves with sharp spines and produces striking bright yellow to orange thistle-like flowers.




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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Even with sharp spines, its beautiful flowers are loved by many insects.
It's rare to find a thistle that grows into a strong, woody shrub!
Its tough roots help it survive scorching summer droughts for years!
Its vibrant, sunny flowers help brighten dry Mediterranean landscapes.
Carthamus arborescens has a deep taproot that helps it find water in dry, rocky soils.
Carthamus arborescens has sharp spines on its leaves and flowers to protect it from hungry animals.
Carthamus arborescens has a woody stem that allows it to live for many years, unlike most thistles.
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen.
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for nectar.
Aphis fabae
Feeds on plant's sap.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
This human use trait indicates species from which natural dyes can be extracted and used to color textiles, food, or other materials.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
This human use trait identifies species cultivated as oil crops, harvested for their seeds or fruits from which vegetable oils are extracted for food, fuel, or industrial uses.
This human use trait describes species cultivated or domesticated by humans for agricultural purposes, including crops and livestock.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before picking flowers to keep nature safe.
50-200 cm
50-150 cm
3-5 cm
Late spring to early summer
Yes
None
Perennial
Insect
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