Crocus nudiflorus (Iridaceae)

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Crocus nudiflorus
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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.

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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].

Edible Uses: This species has been used as a saffron substitute[200]. The following notes are for the genuine saffron, C. sativus:- The flower styles are used as a flavouring and yellow colouring for various foods such as bread, soups, sauces, rice and puddings[2, 4, 7, 14, 21, 27, 34, 183]. Extremely rich in riboflavin[137]. Water soluble[171]. Yields per plant are extremely low, about 4000 stigmas yield 25g of saffron[89]. Saffron is the world's most expensive spice, it takes 150,000 flowers and 400 hours work to produce 1 kilo of dried saffron[238]. About 25 kilos of styles can be harvested from a hectare of the plant[4]. The flower styles are used as a tea substitute[183].

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