Crocus vernus
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Mediterranean, Serbia, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The bulbs are eaten. The stigmas are used as a condiment. The flowers are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Bulbs, stigma, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pomladanski žafran