Saffron crocus: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Saffron crocus in English is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Irid. Gen. (1827)
· Fl. Ital. (1860)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1840)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saffron crocus, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Saffron, Crocus.
Full-text: Kunkuma, Saffron, Kavera, Raktanga, Shonitasthapana, Kusumbha, Crocus sativus, Raja.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Saffron crocus; (plurals include: Saffron crocuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.5. Use of Kuṅkuma (Saffron) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - The Birth of the Bodhisatta < [Chapter 1 - The Jewel of the Buddha]
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