Difference between revisions of "Carthamnus tinctorius"
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An annual originally from the eastern Mediterranean or Asia, it no longer occurs in the wild. It is cultivated for edible oil, dye, birdseed, and as an ornamental. Sometimes volunteers outside cultivation. Not very competitive with most crops because of shade intolerance, thus not an agricultural weed. It might have the potential to spread on sunny sites with little competition for light from other plants. | An annual originally from the eastern Mediterranean or Asia, it no longer occurs in the wild. It is cultivated for edible oil, dye, birdseed, and as an ornamental. Sometimes volunteers outside cultivation. Not very competitive with most crops because of shade intolerance, thus not an agricultural weed. It might have the potential to spread on sunny sites with little competition for light from other plants. | ||
− | [[Image:Carttinc BMorg DSCN0219 c.JPG |frame|none| safflower found at curbside in | + | [[Image:Carttinc BMorg DSCN0219 c.JPG |frame|none| safflower found at curbside in Worsley, AB, Photo: A. Zylstra]] |
− | [[Image:Carttinc_BMorg_DSCN0220_c.JPG |frame|none| safflower found at curbside in | + | [[Image:Carttinc_BMorg_DSCN0220_c.JPG |frame|none| safflower found at curbside in Worsley, AB, Photo: A. Zylstra]] |
<h3>References</h3> | <h3>References</h3> |
Latest revision as of 15:48, 31 August 2012
safflower
Carthamnus tinctorius L.- Occurrence in Alberta – Y
- AB Weed – No
Remarks
An annual originally from the eastern Mediterranean or Asia, it no longer occurs in the wild. It is cultivated for edible oil, dye, birdseed, and as an ornamental. Sometimes volunteers outside cultivation. Not very competitive with most crops because of shade intolerance, thus not an agricultural weed. It might have the potential to spread on sunny sites with little competition for light from other plants.
References
[1] eFlora FNA
[2] Purdue University Center for New Crops and Plants Products.