BIOMORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE SPECIES CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS L.– A PLANT WITH MULTIPLE UTILITIES
Maricica COLŢUN, Alina BOGDAN, Moldova State University
Аннотация
This article focuses on the study of biomorphological features of Carthamus tinctorius L. under the conditions
of the Republic of Moldova. Safflower, plant with multiple uses, is a valuable source of flowers, seeds and oil with
phytotherapeutic benefits. It is known worldwide as a medicinal plant with strong sedative properties and high therapeutic potential. The conducted research includes the botanical description of the species, the evaluation of ontogenetic and ecological peculiarities, the establishment of development phases, the identification of optimal propagation
methods, the reaction of plants to frost and drought and some aspects of cultivation. Safflower goes through a full
development cycle, forming edible fruits and viable seeds. The research conducted brought reliable evidence in favor
of the introduction of safflower under the pedoclimatic conditions of Moldova, as a promising oilseed, medicinal,
honey, ornamental and food plant to enrich the assortment of useful plants, resistant to arid conditions.
Keywords: safflower, oil, introduction, herbal medicine, cultivation, usage.
