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Crocus sativus, Saffron
 Crocus sativus
Family: Iridaceae
Saffron
Origin: Southwest Asia
small shrub 2-5 ftfull sunblue/lavender/purple flowersfragrantethnomedicalspice or herbsubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The flower has three stigmas, which are the distal ends of the plant's carpels. Together with its style, the stalk connecting the stigmas to the rest of the plant, these components are often dried and used in cooking as a seasoning and coloring agent. Saffron also has medicinal applications.


 
Crocus sativus, Saffron


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