Monday, April 28, 2014

CD 459: safflower


in oil paint, pure white;
safflower oil assists -
linseed tints yellow

safflower can take the place
of crocus stamin saffron

simply throughout time
this herb has a unique place
in our history

©JP/davh

2 comments:

  1. I knew that safflower was used for oil, but didn't know that it was used for tint. Thanks for this glimpse of a plant of many uses!

    Far from Safflower Fields

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  2. Indeed.. it seems like this flower that I knew nothing about has some unique uses

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