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Safran

Crocus sativus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey) and Europe (9 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Spargelartige)
Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Crocus
Species
Crocus sativus (Safran)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish azafrán
French Crocus cultivé
German Safran
Portuguese açafrão
Turkish Safran

Similar Species in Crocus

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Elfen-Krokus
Crocus tommasinianus
Not Evaluated
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Frühlings-Krokus
Crocus vernus
Not Evaluated
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Gold-Krokus
Crocus flavus
Not Evaluated
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kleiner Krokus
Crocus chrysanthus
Not Evaluated
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Schmalblättriger Krokus
Crocus angustifolius
Not Evaluated
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Siebers Krokus
Crocus sieberi
Not Evaluated
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Zweiblütiger Krokus
Crocus biflorus
Not Evaluated
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Winter crocus
Crocus hyemalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Safran?
The scientific name of Safran is Crocus sativus. It belongs to the genus Crocus.
Where does Safran live?
Safran is found in Found across Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey) and Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, India, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Taiwan.
What family does Safran belong to?
Safran (Crocus sativus) belongs to the genus Crocus, which is part of the taxonomic family Iridaceae.
What kingdom does Safran belong to?
Safran (Crocus sativus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Safran?
The closest relatives of Safran in the genus Crocus include Elfen-Krokus, Frühlings-Krokus, Gold-Krokus, kleiner Krokus, Schmalblättriger Krokus.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Crocus — 19 Species

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Elfen-Krokus
Crocus tommasinianus
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Frühlings-Krokus
Crocus vernus
NE 🐾
Gold-Krokus
Crocus flavus
NE 🐾
kleiner Krokus
Crocus chrysanthus
NE
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Safran
Crocus sativus
NE
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Schmalblättriger Krokus
Crocus angustifolius
NE 🐾
Siebers Krokus
Crocus sieberi
NE 🐾
Zweiblütiger Krokus
Crocus biflorus
NE 🐾
Hairy Crocus
Crocus pulchellus
NE 🐾
Aerial Crocus
Crocus aerius
EN 🐾
Kotschy's Crocus
Crocus kotschyanus
NE 🐾
Dalmatian saffron
Crocus dalmaticus
LC 🐾
Italian Crocus
Crocus longiflorus
LC 🐾
Winter crocus
Crocus hyemalis
LC 🐾
Bieberstein's Crocus
Crocus speciosus
NE 🐾
Autumn Crocus
Crocus nudiflorus
NE 🐾
Corsican crocus
Crocus corsicus
LC 🐾
Early crocus
Crocus imperati
LC 🐾
Ankara Crocus
Crocus ancyrensis
NE
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