Carthamus tinctorius 'Zanzibar'

The sturdy stems (80-120 cm high) bear dark green leaves and deep orange, plume-shaped florets on thistle-like flower heads, which can be a little prickly. A great addition to the long-lasting cut flower assortment and also very popular as a dried flower.
The petals are edible and are often (openly or secretly) used as a substitute for expensive saffron. They give your dishes the same attractive color, garnish just as subtly, but lack the specific taste of saffron.
Safflower is very healthy for internal and external use; just check out many sources on the internet or in books. The flowers yield a red dye, which is used, for example, for the traditional maiko and geisha lipstick (benibana) in Kyoto, Japan. Clear safflower oil is pressed from the seeds, widely used in paints, but also in margarine and dressings.
Interesting websites:
https://nitta-yonezawa.com/en/benibana
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322245

Names:
Latin: Carthamus tinctorius
Dutch: Oranje Distel
Also known as: Saffloer, Valse Saffraan
English: Safflower