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Iridaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Crocus sativus

  • Query IPNI
  • 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: 2101 - MED:Mediterranean A
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 08-30-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Iridaceae
  • SubFamily:
  • Tribe:
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