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Carthame des teinturiers

Carthamus tinctorius

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (6 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chamam açaflor
French Carthame des teinturiers
German Echter Saflor
Portuguese açafroa
Turkish Yalanci safran

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carthame des teinturiers?
The scientific name of Carthame des teinturiers is Carthamus tinctorius. It belongs to the genus Carthamus.
Where does Carthame des teinturiers live?
Carthame des teinturiers is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (6 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia.
What family does Carthame des teinturiers belong to?
Carthame des teinturiers (Carthamus tinctorius) belongs to the genus Carthamus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Carthame des teinturiers belong to?
Carthame des teinturiers (Carthamus tinctorius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Carthame des teinturiers?
The closest relatives of Carthame des teinturiers in the genus Carthamus include wild safflower, Downy Safflower.

Native Range — 39 Countries

Genus Carthamus — 3 Species

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