CROCUS

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CROCUS

Crocuseshave narrow leaves with a silver gray stripe down the middle.The plant's scientific name,crocus sativus,is latin derived from the Greek word,krokos.With this name,the ancient Greeks were most likely referencing the plant used at that time as a source of saffron.Some crocuses flower in the fall but these are fairly rare .Crocuses are very similar in appearance to the Colchicum,to witch thei are distantly related.The crocus can be distinguished from the Colchicum by the number of stamens:the crocus has three,while the Colchicum has six.The effect of crocuses is especially beautiful when they are planted in large numbers.For optimal effect,100 to 150 corms should be planted.