Iridaceae |
Crocus sativus
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- Common Name: Saffron Crocus
- Family: Iridaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Asia Minor
- Habitat:
- Uses: To collect the saffron, pick the stigmas as soon as the flowers open. Air dry the stigmas as quickly as possible and store in a closed container away from light or heat.
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 200000001
- Source: Matt Opel
- Accession Date: 01-03-2000
- Bench: 1301 - Stapeliads, Welwitschia, Ephedra
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 01-28-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
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- Family: Iridaceae
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