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].

General Uses: The yellow dye obtained from the stigmas has been used for many centuries to colour cloth[4, 7, 14, 21]. It is the favoured colouring for the cloth of Indian swamis who have renounced the material world. A blue or green dye is obtained from the petals[168].

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