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Lorenzo Trussoni Heirloom

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FLOWERS / SAFFLOWER
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Bristly, spiny leaves, similar to milk thistle, with yellow/orange/reddish petals on stalks reaching about 2'.Italian heriloom safflower brought to the USA by Lorenzo Trussoni when he immigrated from Italy in 1889. Dried flower anthers are used in rissoto-type dish, "rizzot", containing rice and cheddar cheese. SSE Accession # 132980
$3.00
Listed In: 2025
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Missouri
USDA Hardiness: 6
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