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2. Crocus sativus Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 36. 1753; Hook. f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 6: 276. 1892; Boiss., Fl. Or. 5: 100. 1884; R.R. Stewart, Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pak. Kashm. 62. 1972; B. Mathew, Crocus: 56. 1982; B. Mathew in P.H. Davis, Fl. Turk. 8: 413. 1884.
S. I. Ali & Brian Mathew
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.
Fl. Per.: October-December.Vern.: Zafran.
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