Saffron Crocus (Noun)
Meaning
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The saffron crocus, also known as Crocus sativus, is widely cultivated for its vibrant orange stigmas used in cooking and traditional medicine.
- Saffron crocus flowers typically bloom in the fall, and the delicate process of harvesting the stigmas is often done by hand.
- Crocus sativus, commonly referred to as the saffron crocus, has been used for centuries in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
- In the 17th century, the Dutch prized the saffron crocus for its vibrant orange color and distinctive flavor.
- Saffron, which is obtained from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus, is considered one of the most expensive spices in the world.