Flower Properties

Flower Details

Description

Spring Crocus is a perennial flowering plant known for its vibrant purple, white, or yellow blooms that emerge in early spring. The flowers are cup-shaped and often have a striking orange or yellow stigma. The plant grows from a corm and features narrow, grass-like leaves.

Distribution

Native to the Alps and other parts of Central and Southern Europe, it is widely cultivated in gardens across temperate regions worldwide.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility  

Caution Advised - while some parts are used in culinary applications, others may be toxic if consumed in large quantities.

Human Toxicity

Mildly_Toxic

Mildly Toxic - ingestion of corms can cause gastrointestinal distress if consumed in large amounts.

Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion may lead to vomiting and diarrhoea.

Active Compounds

Crocin, picrocrocin, safranal.