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Saffron crocus   /sˈæfrən krˈoʊkəs/   Listen
Saffron crocus

noun
1.
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food.  Synonyms: Crocus sativus, saffron.





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... and polyanthus roots. Take up summer bulbs as they go out of flower, and plant saffron crocus and autumn bulbs. Gather seeds. Clip evergreen borders and edges, strike myrtle slips under glasses. Net fruit trees. Finish budding by the end of the month. Head down espaliers. Sow early dwarf cabbages to plant out in October for spring; also endive, onions, kidney beans for late crop, and ...
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