Saffron - Wikipedia
Saffron (/ ˈsæfrən, - rɒn /) [1] 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 Flower: A Complete Guide to Growing and Harvesting the …
2024年12月21日 · What Is the Saffron Flower? 1. Botanical Overview. Scientific Name: Crocus sativus Common Name: Saffron flower Family: Iridaceae Native Range: Southwest Asia, widely cultivated in Mediterranean and temperate climates 2. Key Features. Flowers: Vibrant purple blooms with orange-red stigmas, which are harvested as saffron. Height: Grows 4-6 inches …
How to Plant and Grow Saffron - Better Homes & Gardens
2024年9月30日 · Learn how to grow it to harvest your own saffron. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, comes from the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), a fall-blooming crocus with purple flowers. While growing the crocus itself is not difficult, saffron production takes a lot of time, effort, and crocuses.
Saffron Flowers: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide - Gardening Know How
2024年5月28日 · Saffron Flowers: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide. Learn how to grow saffron crocus is worth the time and effort to have this incredibly expensive and delicious spice at your fingertips.
Saffron Plant: A Guide to Growing and Harvesting the World's …
2024年12月21日 · The saffron plant (Crocus sativus) is a captivating autumn-blooming plant known for producing saffron, the world’s most expensive spice. With its striking purple flowers and bright red stigmas, the saffron plant is as beautiful as it is valuable.
Saffron | Description, History, & Uses | Britannica
2024年10月29日 · 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.
Growing Saffron Flower | Saffron Crocus Guide - HGTV
HGTV shares tips on how to grow saffron flower, Crocus sativus, including how to harvest saffron flowers and where to buy saffron bulbs.
How to Grow Saffron Crocus Flowers (Crocus sativus)
Saffron crocus is a gorgeous flower with dark green foliage, purple blooms, and red stigmas which protrude from the center of each flower. Not only does this plant put on a vibrant display of color, but it also provides a delicious spice from the stigmas.
Crocus sativus - Wikipedia
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 the wild, [2] it is best known for the culinary use of its floral stigmas as the spice saffron.
Characteristics of saffront plant – Botanical online
2024年9月6日 · Saffron or Crocus (Crocus sativum) is a perennial plant native to Iran since ancient times and naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region and East Asia. This plant is low-rise, from 10 to 25cm., Developed from corms. A corm is a bulbous tuberous structure, 2.5 -3cm. in diameter, with whitish coated fibers and earthy color.