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Crocus is a genus of seasonal flowering plants in the family Iridaceae comprising about 100 species of perennials growing from corms.
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Crocus sativus, with ovary sectioned
Corms with net-like papery tunic
Closed flower with leaves
Crocus sativus
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Crocus 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, i
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…weather conditions. The crocus has been known throughout recorded history, mainly as the source of saffron. Saffron is obtained from the dried stigma of Crocus sativus, an autumn-blooming species. It is valued as a spice and dyestuff, and is one of the most expensive spices in the world. Iran is the center of saffron…
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Flower's profile, Serra de Casteltallat, Catalonia, Spain
Macro photograph of saffron flower (Crocus sativus)
Pollen, Afghanistan