Crocus sativus, commonly known as saffron crocus or autumn crocus, [2] is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae. A cormous autumn-flowering cultivated perennial, unknown in …

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 …

Sep 19, 2025 · Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus, is a fall-blooming flower famous for producing the world’s most valuable spice — saffron. With delicate purple petals …

It is unknown in the wild and is a product of 3500 years of selective breeding by several different civilizations. This short plant has purple to lavender flowers that appear in fall for a 1–2-week …

Oct 13, 2025 · Saffron, which is known as the world's priciest spice, is harvested from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a plant that fills gardens with its stunning purple blossoms in the fall.

Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae), commonly known as saffron, is a perennial stemless herb that is widely cultivated in Iran and other countries such as India and Greece.

Jan 9, 2024 · Crocus sativus is a versatile, hardy, quick-growing corm that forms an eye-catching purple bloom. Not to be confused with another common and popular autumn crocus, …

First published in Sp. Pl.: 36 (1753) The native range of this species is a cultigen from Greece. It is a tuberous geophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome. Crocus autumnalis Sm. in …

Crocus sativus, commonly known as saffron crocus, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Iridaceae. It is renowned for producing saffron, the world's most expensive spice, …

May 9, 2025 · The spice saffron comes from the red thread-like stigmas of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). Each flower only produces a few tiny threads, which when dried weigh …