1. The true saffron crocus ( Crocus sativus ) is another wonderful fall bloomer. 2. C . sativus can also be difficult to grow. 3. Standard slicers and picklers are both Cucumis sativus ; gherkins are C . anguria. 4. Saffron is the dried, orange-red stigmas of the C . sativus bloom. 5. "Crocus sativus " thrives in the Mediterranean rusts, and corm rot pose other threats. 6. Autumn crocus also refers to the true crocuses that bloom then, including Saffron crocus ( Crocus sativus ). 7. Saffron for kumkuma is made from the flower " Crocus sativus ", in the family Iridaceae. 8. It is sometimes claimed to be the ancestor of the edible radish, " Raphanus sativus ". 9. Crocus sativus was likely introduced from Spain and from the Middle-East by pilgrims, merchants, and Knights. 10. The saffron crocus, C . sativus , which blooms in the fall, is the most famous crocus of all.
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