Nomenclature
Crocus; Spanish saffron; French saffron. Description and references
Stigmas of Crocus sativus L., Iridaceae. Habit. Western Asia, Southern Europe. Constit. About 1% volatile oil, picrocrocin—a bitter glucoside, crocin
(polychroit), fixed oil, wax.
Properties
Flattish-tubular, almost thread-like stigmas ≈1.25
inches (3 cm) long; orange-brown color; strong, peculiar, aromatic
odor; bitterish, aromatic taste.Use
Coloring and flavoring.