

How to identify Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus)
Saffron crocus, also known as Autumn crocus, Persian saffron
Saffron crocus boasts a striking presence with its vibrant purple to lavender blossoms that emerge in the fall, gracing gardens for a brief period of 1-2 weeks. The plant's stature is modest, often reaching just under 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Before its flowering, slender, grass-like leaves appear, providing a delicate green backdrop to the colorful blooms. Notably, saffron crocus produces multiple flowers from each corm, each hosting the valuable stamens prominently in their centers.
Vibrant purple to lavender flowers with reddish-orange stigmas
Linear green leaves with a central white stripe, up to 16 inches (40 cm) long
Night-closing behavior, blooms for 14 days in fall
The leaves of saffron crocus are linear, upright, and green, ranging from 5 to 11 in number per plant. Each leaf can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) long. The leaves are slender and grass-like, emerging from the corm prior to the plant's blooming. They are characterized by their smooth texture and a central white stripe running longitudinally. The vein pattern is parallel, typical of monocot plants, contributing to their distinctive and easily identifiable appearance.
The flowers of saffron crocus exhibit six striking purple to lavender lily-like petals, each finely arranged around three prominent style branches. These styles are tipped with bright reddish-orange protruding stigmas, creating a vivid contrast. The blossoms typically reach a modest size, approximately 1.2-2 inches (3-5 cm) wide. Notably, the flowers exhibit a night-closing behavior and have a brief blooming period of about 14 days in the fall. The delicate blooms are known for their sterility.
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Scientific Classification of Saffron crocus