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Crocus nudiflorus (1 Page of 5) The Crocus nudiflorus plant species is found in S. Europe - S.W. France to N.E. Spain. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Crocus nudiflorus Family: Iridaceae Author: Sm. Known Hazards: The following reports are for C. sativus. They quite possibly also apply to this species.
The plant is poisonous[21]. The plant is perfectly safe in normal usage but 5 - 10 grammes of saffron has been known to cause death[65]. Mature Height: 0.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Meadows[90].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a light sandy soil in pots in a cold frame[1]. The seed can also be sown in a cold frame in early spring[1]. Sow thinly because the seed usually germinates freely[1], within 1 - 6 months at 18°c[164]. Unless the seed has been sown too thickly, do not transplant the seedlings in their first year of growth, but give them regular liquid feeds to make sure they do not become deficient. Divide the small bulbs once the plants have died down, planting 2 - 3 bulbs per 8cm pot. Grow them on for another 2 years in a greenhouse or frame and plant them out into their permanent positions when dormant in late summer[K]. Plants take 3 - 4 years to flower from seed[200].
Division of the clumps after the leaves die down in spring[1, 200]. The bulbs can be replanted direct into their permanent positions if required.
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