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Crocus sativus, saffron
Plate 25 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 10 Flore Medicale Atlas 3 (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asparagales Asterid Crocus Eudicot Herb Iridaceae Lamiales Lilac Monocot Monocotyledon Oleaceae Purple Saffron Syringa Angiospermae Crocus Sativus Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Saffron Crocus
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Plate 25 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 10 Flore Medicale Atlas 3, featuring the exquisite and prized Crocus sativus, or saffron, is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. This stunning illustration, drawn in the late 19th century, showcases the delicate pink bloom of the saffron crocus, a member of the Iridaceae family and the monocot order. The plant is also related to the Oleaceae family, as well as the Syringa and Asparagales orders, making it an intriguing addition to the diverse world of angiosperms. The saffron crocus, native to Europe and Asia, is renowned for its distinctive purple stigmas, which are harvested and used as the world's most expensive spice. The saffron's eudicotyledonous nature, belonging to the asterid clade and the angiospermae, magnoliophyta class, is evident in its complex flower structure. The saffron crocus is a monocotyledon, characterized by its single cotyledon, and is a valuable source of compounds with medicinal properties, such as crocin and safranal. This beautiful illustration serves as a testament to the intricate beauty and scientific significance of the natural world, as well as the important role that botanical research plays in our understanding of the plant kingdom. The saffron crocus continues to captivate and inspire researchers, chefs, and artists alike, making it a truly remarkable subject for study and appreciation.
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