Nudiflorus Crocus (Crocus nudiflorus)

Family: Iridaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Crocus nudiflorus is a CORM growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, butterflies. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring and yellow colouring for various foods such as bread, soups, sauces, rice and puddings. — This species has been used as a saffron substitute.; The following notes are for the genuine saffron, C.; sativus:- The flower styles are used as a flavouring and yellow colouring for various foods such as bread, soups, sauces, rice and puddings.; Extremely rich in riboflavin.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)