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Red dye for dyeing silk is got from petals of
Red dye for dyeing silk is got from petals of
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The correct option is B
Carthamus
tinctorius
Carthamus
tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower is a highly branched,
herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially cultivated
for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds. Plants are tall with
globular flower heads having yellow, orange or red flowers. Dried
safflowers are used as a natural dye source. A red dye can be
obtained by keeping the dried flowers in alcohol and it is used for
dyeing cloth (eg: silk). So,
the correct answer is 'Carthamus tinctorius'.
Carthamus tinctorius
Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds. Plants are tall with globular flower heads having yellow, orange or red flowers. Dried safflowers are used as a natural dye source. A red dye can be obtained by keeping the dried flowers in alcohol and it is used for dyeing cloth (eg: silk). So, the correct answer is 'Carthamus tinctorius'.
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