Crocus Sativus L

Crocus Sativus L. Crocus autumnalis Sm Crocus officinalis (L) Honck Crocus orsinii Parl Crocus pendulus Stokes Crocus sativus var officinalis L Crocus setifolius Stokes Geanthus autumnalis Raf Safran officinarum Medik.

Crocus (ˈkrōkəs plural crocuses or croci) is a genus of seasonal flowering plants in the family Iridaceae (iris family) comprising about 100 species of perennials growing from cormsThey are low growing plants whose flower stems remain underground that bear relatively large white yellow orange or purple flowers and then become dormant after flowering.

Crocus sativus L.: A comprehensive review

Eric Yarnell ND and Lauren Russel ND Crocus sativus or saffron plant is a domesticated herb in the family Iridaceae the stigmata of which are known to many cooks for their vibrant color flavor and high price Saffron is a small bulbous perennial growing 610 inches high with bluishpurple flowers that are lilyshaped.

HS661/MV128: Saffron—Crocus sativus L.

ABSTRACT Crocus sativus L belonging to the family Iridaceae (syn kesar) comprises the dried red stigma and is widely cultivated in Iran and other countries such as India and Greece Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aromayielding compounds mainly terpenes terpene alcohol and their esters.

Crocus sativus L.: A comprehensive review

Saffron (Crocus sativus L) is an economically important spice medicinal and dye plant that is vegetatively propagated through corms Saffron corms.