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Downy Safflower

Carthamus lanatus

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Carthamus

Species

Carthamus lanatus (Downy Safflower)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardo-chileno

German Wolliger Saflor

Similar Species in Carthamus

Carthamus oxyacanthus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Downy Safflower?

The scientific name of Downy Safflower is Carthamus lanatus. It belongs to the genus Carthamus.

Where does Downy Safflower live?

Downy Safflower is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France.

What family does Downy Safflower belong to?

Downy Safflower (Carthamus lanatus) belongs to the genus Carthamus, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Downy Safflower belong to?

Downy Safflower (Carthamus lanatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Downy Safflower?

The closest relatives of Downy Safflower in the genus Carthamus include Safflower, wild safflower.