Safflower, Cartamo

• Scientific Name: Carthamus Tinctorius
• Common Name: Safflower, Cartamo
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=58
• Habitat: Disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate, simple, toothed, lanceolate
• Flower Color: Orange and/or yellow
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Introduced, rare, not naturalized
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)