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One shop word, more than one plantKusum is not a species.
Kusum is a shop word for more than one oil article. The lac tree is Schleichera oleosa. Safflower is Carthamus tinctorius. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Kusum · Schleichera oleosa
Schleichera oleosa — puvan, the dry-forest lac and kusum-oil tree.
- Safflower · Carthamus tinctorius
Carthamus tinctorius — kardi / kusumba, the rabi safflower thistle.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.