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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Saf·flow·er n.
 1. Bot. An annual composite plant (Carthamus tinctorius), the flowers of which are used as a dyestuff and in making rouge; bastard, or false, saffron.
 2. The dried flowers of the Carthamus tinctorius.
 3. A dyestuff from these flowers. See Safranin (b).
 Oil of safflower, a purgative oil expressed from the seeds of the safflower.
 

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Car·tha·min n. Chem. A red coloring matter obtained from the safflower, or Carthamus tinctorius.
 

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 Carthamus tinctorius
      n : thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or
          orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
          [syn: safflower, false saffron]