Crocus sativus - Wikipedia
WEBCrocus sativus, commonly known as saffron crocus or autumn crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae. A cormous autumn-flowering cultivated perennial, unknown in the wild, it is best known for the culinary …
Saffron - Wikipedia
WEBSaffron (/ ˈ s æ f r ə n,-r ɒ n /) is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food.
Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) - Gardenia
WEBCrocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus, is a perennial flowering plant renowned for its vibrant crimson stigmas, which are used to produce the spice saffron. Saffron from this crocus has been used for over 3,500 years.
Saffron | Description, History, & Uses | Britannica
WEB9 mag 2024 · saffron, golden-colored pungent stigmas (pollen-receiving structures) of the autumn crocus ( Crocus sativus ), which are dried and used as a spice to flavor foods and as a dye to color foods and other products.
Crocus sativus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBNoteworthy Characteristics. Crocus sativus, commonly called saffron crocus, is a fall-blooming crocus from which the spice saffron is harvested. Although cultivated since ancient times, the native habitat of this crocus is unknown.
Crocus - Wikipedia
WEBCrocus display the general characteristics of family Iridaceae, which include basal cauline (arising from the aerial stem) leaves that sheath the stem base, hermaphrodite flowers that are relatively large and showy, the perianth petaloid with two whorls of three tepals each and septal nectaries.
Crocus sativus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThis short plant has purple to lavender flowers that appear in fall for a 1-2 week period when the saffron spice can be collected. Each corm produces several flowers. The leaves are narrow and grass-like and appear shortly before flowering.
Crocus | Definition, Description, Flower, Corm, Species, & Facts
WEB12 apr 2024 · A crocus is any of various species of cormose plants of the iris family, many of which are widely grown for their cuplike blooms in early spring or autumn. Crocuses are native to the Alps, southern Europe, and the Mediterranean area and are cultivated in temperate areas worldwide.
Crocus Guide: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Crocus
WEBBotanical Name: Crocus sativus, Colchicum autumnale. Common Name: Crocus, Autumn crocus, meadow saffron, naked ladies, colchicum. Family: Iridaceae (Spring Crocus), Liliaceae (Autumn Crocus) Plant Type: Perennial. Hardiness Zones: 3-8 (Spring Crocus), 4-8 (Autumn Crocus) Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Soil Type: Well-drained
Crocus sativus | saffron crocus Bulbs/RHS Gardening
WEB23 ott 2023 · Crocus are dwarf, deciduous perennials growing from a corm, with linear leaves usually with a silvery central stripe, and goblet-shaped, sometimes fragrant flowers in autumn or early spring. Name status. Correct. Plant range. E. Mediterranean.
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