Name : Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)
Family : Iridaceae
An autumn-flowering perennial plant
Triploid and sterile plant , propagate through corms
Saffron flowers are harvested for the red stigma (saffron threads)
Gomez-Gomez et al.,2012
The word saffron probably originates from the Persian word sahafaran derived from asfar which means yellow or white to redden. This name mentioning the elevated concentration of carotenoid pigments existing in the stigmas of the flowers contributes mostly to the profile of color in this unique spice. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is provided from the dried and dark-red stigmas of flowers belonging to the family of Iridaceae.
Crocus sativus L. (Iranian saffron)- Botany
Gohari et al.,2013
Some Interesting Facts About Saffron
