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| Identification |
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Genus
Crocus
Species
sativus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
saffron
Family
IRIDACEAE
Specimen number
S8733
Data source
DyePl p18;DyePl p5;MedPl p194;Frgnt p19;Frgnt p195
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Crocus sativus have a faint sweet perfume. The stigmas of Saffron have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by this plant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
emmenagogue
gynecologic
Medicinal parts
Stigmas
Styles
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
May induce abortion in large doses.
Medicinal notes
Crocus sativus is thought to have beneficial uses as either an emmenagogue or a gynecologic. The stigmas and the styles are used in herbal preparations. May induce abortion in large doses.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet scented. sweet scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Stigmas
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Crocus sativus is thought to originate from Persia, Greece and Rome.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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