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Common Names
Kesar, Zafran
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Taxonomy
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to access the GRIN database record about the specific taxonomical hierarchy (Family, Genus etc.).CLASSIFICATION
TAXON
Crocus sativus L.
FAMILY
Iridaceae Juss.
ALTERNATE FAMILY
nom. cons.
TRIBE
Crocoideae
GENUS
Crocus L.
SPECIES
sativus L. Sp. pl. 1:36. 1753
Plant Description
Cultivated in the main Kashmir valley. Being a triploid it is sterile and propagated by vegetative means only. Known only under cultivation; Saffron, obtained from long red style branches and stigmas are in great demand for eastern culinary preparations and in medicine. It is rich in vitamin B2.
Flowering Period: October-December.
