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Crocus sativus
About Plant
| Plant ID | PLN0062 | ||
| Plant Name | Crocus sativus | ||
| Common Name | saffron, kesar | ||
| Vernacular Name | saffron, kesar | ||
| Plant Description | Crocus sativus, widely recognized as saffron crocus or autumn crocus, belongs to the Iridaceae family. This perennial plant, which blooms in autumn and grows from corms, is not found in the wild. It is primarily cultivated for its valuable floral stigmas, which are processed into the spice saffron. The cultivation, trade, and use of saffron have persisted for over 3,500 years, spanning various cultures, regions, and civilizations. | ||
Plant Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae | |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | |
| Class | Magnolipsida | |
| Order | Asparagales | |
| Family | Iridaceae | |
| Genus | Crocus | |
| Species | sativus | |
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Reference
Book
https://cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1130000795422355200
Akhtar, H., Virmani, O. P., Popli, S. P., Misra, L. N., Gupta, M. M., Srinivastava, G. N., … Singh, A. K. (1992). Dictionary of Indian medicinal plants. Luknow, India: Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
https://cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1130000795422355200