1、 Family and genus

Saffron, also known as crocus, is a perennial plant belonging to Iridaceae and crocus. It was first produced in Greece and then spread everywhere. Now it is planted in many areas

2、 Form

The bulb of crocus is oblate and spherical, about 3 cm in diameter, with yellowish brown skin outside. Its leaves are basal, with 9-15 on them. The color is grayish green, the length is about 15-20 cm, and the edge will be a little rolled back. It can blossom. There are 1-2 flowers on a plant with different colors, including white, light blue and red purple. The anthers inside are yellow and the flowers have fragrance

3、 Habits

Saffron likes to be wet, so it needs reasonable water supply every day to keep a certain water content in the soil. Winter is relatively cold resistant, but keep warm when the climate is cold. It can withstand half shade, but it cannot grow without sunshine, so it needs to be given enough light

4、 Reproduction

There are two main methods for reproduction, which can be achieved by sowing seeds or dividing balls. Usually, it takes a long time from sowing to flowering, which takes at least 3-4 years

5、 Use

It has many uses. In addition to viewing, it is also a precious traditional Chinese medicine. It can be drunk in water and has more effects. It can also be used for food seasoning and coloring, as well as making meals