saffron crocus

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saffron crocus

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Also known as: Crocus sativus, autumn crocus

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crocus
Major species
…white, autumn-flowering saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) of western Asia.
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…white, autumn-flowering saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) of western Asia.
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Iridaceae
Major genera and species
sativa yield saffron, which is used as flavouring and food colouring and as a medicinal ingredient.
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sativa yield saffron, which is used as flavouring and food colouring and as a medicinal ingredient.
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Saffron Walden
In the mid-14th century the saffron crocus was introduced to provide a yellow dye, and its name became attached to the place. The town today functions as a rural service centre with some light industries. Pop. (2001) 15,095; (2011) 15,504.
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In the mid-14th century the saffron crocus was introduced to provide a yellow dye, and its name became attached to the place. The town today functions as a rural service centre with some light industries. Pop. (2001) 15,095; (2011) 15,504.
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saffron
…of the autumn crocus (Crocus sativus), which are dried and used as a spice to flavor foods and as a dye to color foods and other products. Saffron has a strong, exotic aroma and bitter taste and is used to color and flavor many Mediterranean and Asian dishes, particularly…
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…of the autumn crocus (Crocus sativus), which are dried and used as a spice to flavor foods and as a dye to color foods and other products. Saffron has a strong, exotic aroma and bitter taste and is used to color and flavor many Mediterranean and Asian dishes, particularly…
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