Carthamus - Flower Names

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Carthamus

/kɑːrˈθeɪməs/

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Rare

Meaning

Safflower or thistle-like plant

Represents resilience, vibrancy, and the blending of nature with human culture through its use in dyes and traditional medicine.

Symbolism

Symbolizes creativity, color, and transformation—especially through its role in producing vibrant red and yellow dyes used in textiles and art.

Etymology: Derived from the Greek 'karthamos', meaning a kind of thistle or safflower, which was used for oil and dye; later adopted into Latin as 'carthamus'.

Style & Origin

nature inspired
unique
ancient

Cultural Background

Originating from ancient Greek and Latin terminology, Carthamus is tied to the safflower plant and h

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