1. a plant with orange or red flowers that is grown for its seeds, which are used to make oil and dye

Examples

• The farmer planted safflower in the dry field because it requires little water.
• Safflower oil is often used for cooking because it has a high smoke point.
• The ancient Egyptians used safflower petals to create red and yellow dyes.
• Safflower seeds contain about 35% oil by weight.
• Many health-conscious cooks prefer safflower oil over other vegetable oils.
• The bright orange safflower blooms attracted bees to the garden.