Corrales Azafrán

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Carthamus tinctorius. Safflower from the village of Corrales, New Mexico. Azafrán translates as "saffron." This unrelated red/orange thistle-like flower was used as a saffron subst itute in the Spanish Colonies. (Approximately 2 Tbsp. of dried Azafran petals equals a pinch of saffron) Keeps well as a dried flower, though flower calyxes are very prickly. From our Seed Bank Collection. Origin: high desert, about 6000' elevation Plant seeds with the summer rains about 1/4 inch deep. Plants grow 3-4 feet tall. Approx. 1g/25 seeds per packet. Limit 3 packets. Show more