Saffron is obtained from the dried stigma of Crocus sativus, an autumn-blooming species. (wikipedia.org)
Below are the main rubriks (i.e strongest indications or symptoms) of Crocus Sativus in traditional homeopathic usage , not approved by the FDA. (abchomeopathy.com)
C. Tzanidi, C. Proestos and P. Markaki, "Saffron ( Crocus sativus L. ) Inhibits Aflatoxin B 1 Production by Aspergillus parasiticus ," Advances in Microbiology , Vol. 2 No. 3, 2012, pp. 310-316. (scirp.org)
B. Renau-Morata, S. G. Nebauer, M. Sanchez and R. V. Molina, "Effect of Corm Size, Water Stress and Cultivation Conditions on Photosynthesis and Biomass Partitioning during the Vegetative Growth of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)," Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 39, No. 1, 2012, pp. 40-46. (scirp.org)
J. Escribano, G. L. Alonso, M. Coca-Prados and J. A. Fernandez, "Crocin, Safranal and Picrocrocin from Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Inhibit the Growth of Human Cancer Cells in Vitro," Cancer Letters, Vol. 100, No. 1-2, 1996, pp. 23-30. (scirp.org)
H. Hosseinzadeh and H. M. Younesi, "Antinociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Crocus sativus L. Stigma and Petal Extracts in Mice," BMC Pharmacology, Vol. 2, 2002, p. 7. (scirp.org)
S. M. B.Asdaq and M. N. Inamdar, "Potential of Crocus sativus (Saffron) and Its Constituent, Crocin, as Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant in Rats," Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 162, No. 2, 2010, pp. 358-372. (scirp.org)
Crocus sativus (saffron) and its active ingredient, crocin, have potent antioxidative effects that may benefit autistic behaviors. (bvsalud.org)
There are several reports available stating that apocarotenoids, carotenoids, and whole extracts of Crocus sativus were identified to have a potential role in the management of women health. (bvsalud.org)
This study aimed to propose a network pharmacology-based method to determine the potential therapeutic pathways of phytoconstituents (apocarotenoids and carotenoids) of UHPLC-PDA standardized stigma-based Crocus sativus extract (CSE) for the management of PCOS. (bvsalud.org)
The information regarding PCOS-related genes was retrieved from the PCOS knowledge database (PCOSKB), resulting in an established network between putative targets of PCOS and Crocus sativus extract phytochemicals to prevail the mechanism of action. (bvsalud.org)
Snow Crocus1
Species Crocus, sometimes called snow crocus, are the first crocus to bloom, often in late winter to very early spring. (dutchbulbs.com)
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Manchester, N.H., August 8, 2023 - Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. ("Allegro") (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor technology for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Crocus Technology ("Crocus") for $420 million in cash. (allegromicro.com)
Species Crocus3
For SNOW OR SPECIES CROCUS, plant with the base 2-3 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart from center to center (or closer for a lush look). (oldhousegardens.com)
Giant Crocus, sometimes called Dutch Crocus, grow a bit taller and have slightly larger flowers than Species Crocus. (dutchbulbs.com)
Because they bloom in early spring, often after Species Crocus, many gardeners plant both Species and Giant crocus as a way to extend the crocus season. (dutchbulbs.com)
Fall Booming Crocus, often called Saffron Crocus, bloom in September or October. (dutchbulbs.com)
Colchicine is derived from the meadow saffron or autumn crocus plant (Colchicum autumnale), which is locally abundant in meadows throughout most of Europe and has become naturalized in parts of North America. (cdc.gov)
Chrysanthus1
Crocus Chrysanthus Prins Claus presents large, calyx-shaped, white flowers delicately adorned with deep purple blotches, prominent orange anthers, and a vibrant golden heart. (easytogrowbulbs.com)
Blooms6
Yellow Mammoth Crocus glows with golden yellow 2-3" diameter blooms in early spring. (tulipworld.com)
Add these crocus to your lawn, or mixed into natural areas to add bursts of glowing blooms. (tulipworld.com)
Plant 10-15 Yellow Mammoth Crocus for a beaming burst of golden yellow blooms, and the biggest impact of color. (tulipworld.com)
Crocus can also be planted throughout the lawn for a burst of spring blooms among the grass. (tulipworld.com)
I'm delighted with these bright yellow crocuses with large blooms. (tulipworld.com)
Yalta sports some of the biggest crocus blooms we've ever seen. (botanus.com)
Genus4
plural: crocuses or croci) is a genus of seasonal flowering plants in the family Iridaceae (iris family) comprising about 100 species of perennials growing from corms. (wikipedia.org)
Crocus is an acaulescent (lacking a visible lower stem above ground) diminutive seasonal cormous (growing from corms) herbaceous perennial geophytic genus. (wikipedia.org)
The Genus Crocus is of the family Iridaceae found in Europa, North Africa, across Asia to China. (summitpost.org)
This advice is from our members, if you can't find your question, please try the Crocus genus page or ask our friendly community. (growsonyou.com)
Bulb4
Due to the short stature of crocuses, they fall under the "minor bulb" classification. (gardenguides.com)
Look carefully at each crocus bulb before you store it. (gardenguides.com)
While not a true bulb (they are corms), crocus are like other spring-blooming bulbs--they are easy to grow and low maintenance. (dutchbulbs.com)
Using an all-natural, slow-release fertilizer, like Van Bourgondien 100% Natural Bulb Food , at planting time can also give your crocus a boost. (dutchbulbs.com)
Iridaceae1
General Crocus display the general characteristics of family Iridaceae, which include basal cauline (arising from the aerial stem) leaves that sheath the stem base, hermaphrodite flowers that are relatively large and showy, the perianth petaloid with 2 whorls of 3 tepals each and septal nectaries. (wikipedia.org)
Bulbs For Sale1
You can see all the Crocus seeds and bulbs for sale in our garden centre which lists products from over 25 popular websites. (growsonyou.com)
Deciduous trees1
Crocus often do well in the dappled shade of deciduous trees and shrubs or around the base of perennials such as peonies because they can complete most of their life cycle before these plants leaf out fully and limit their sun. (oldhousegardens.com)
Lawn3
For helpful advice from our customers and the Missouri Botanical Garden, see our "Crocus in the Lawn" page. (oldhousegardens.com)
If you are not a strict "clean lawn" person, crocus are welcomed additions sown freely in the lawn in generous drifts, especially a the end of walks, along the edge of drives, or beneath trees. (backyardgardener.com)
This works especially well in warm season lawns, because by the time you mow the lawn for the first time, it's ok to to mow the crocus foliage. (backyardgardener.com)
Autumn3
Plant the crocus bulbs in well-draining soil when the soil temperature is below 60 F. Strive to place the bulbs in the soil approximately six weeks before the first hard frost of the autumn. (gardenguides.com)
Description for Autumn Crocus Hardcover. (kennys.ie)
A distinguished variety with large rosy purple, fragrant flowers, each with a white heart and orange anthers, these plants are often misnamed 'Autumn Crocus' because of their autumn blooming, when they produce large cup-shaped flowers on naked stems, and much later, foliage which resembles hosta leaves, appearing in the spring. (plant-world-seeds.com)
Giant2
Yellow Mammoth Crocus is a top selling giant yellow crocus. (tulipworld.com)
They're usually a bit smaller than their Giant Crocus cousins. (dutchbulbs.com)
Soil6
For best growth and bloom, plant crocus as soon as the soil cools in the fall, giving them as long as possible to establish roots before soil freezes completely. (oldhousegardens.com)
Though crocus prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil, they are very adaptable. (oldhousegardens.com)
During the summer, however, crocus do better if the soil is dry. (oldhousegardens.com)
Place the grass and soil that was removed to plant the Crocus in back over the crocus. (tulipworld.com)
Like other bulbs, crocus corms require well-drained soil. (dutchbulbs.com)
Gardener1
Paghat's Garden: Crocus ancyrensis 'Golden Bunch' - Illustrated articles by a gardener in the Pacific Northwest, with background and personal observations. (robsplants.com)
BBC Gardening: Crocus ancyrensis 'Golden Bunch' - Plant profile with horticultural details and garden uses. (robsplants.com)
Bunch1
This crocus is a bunch bloomer and looks like freshly churned butter. (botanus.com)
Stamens1
Firefly is a lovely little crocus with iridescent light purple petals and golden yellow stamens. (botanus.com)
Taller1
The typical planting configuration of crocuses involves naturalizing (random and scattered planting), planting as a groundcover and border planting in front of taller spring flowers. (gardenguides.com)
Grass1
Place the Crocus bulbs 2-3" deep in the holes that you removed the grass from. (tulipworld.com)
Flowers6
Crocuses are spring-blooming flowers that grow low to the ground with dainty blossoms. (gardenguides.com)
Often considered a symbol of joy and new beginnings, crocusflowers are some of the first flowers to bloom in late winter and early spring. (dutchbulbs.com)
Crocus flowers also require full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily) to partial shade. (dutchbulbs.com)
Don't plant them too close to summer flowers--crocus can't handle heavy summer watering, so watering nearby plants may drown them. (dutchbulbs.com)
Shade2
Plant crocus 3 to 4 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in a full sun to partial shade location. (bloomingbulb.com)
Plant them in the open rather than the shade (unless you live in the South) because crocuses like plenty of sunshine! (vermontwildflowerfarm.com)
Full1
I am very proud of what Crocus has accomplished and am excited to optimize our TMR technology's full potential together with Allegro. (allegromicro.com)
Containers1
If Crocus are planted in pots in above ground containers in a climate that has varying winter temperatures the pots will need to be insulated to protect the bulbs from the effects of the freezing and thawing that may occur. (tulipworld.com)
Price1
Where to buy Crocus olivieri plants & price comparison. (growsonyou.com)
Woodland2
Crocuses are native to woodland, scrub, and meadows from sea level to alpine tundra from the Mediterranean, through North Africa, central and southern Europe, the islands of the Aegean, the Middle East and across Central Asia to Xinjiang in western China. (wikipedia.org)
Other places for planting crocuses are lawns and woodland areas. (dutchbulbs.com)
Fall Blooming Crocus, like other crocus, are planted in the fall. (dutchbulbs.com)
To make sure that you're ready for crocus planting season and for the best selection of crocus bulbs, we recommend ordering your crocus bulbs from late summer to fall. (dutchbulbs.com)
Store1
If you purchase your crocus bulbs before it is time to plant them, store the bulbs carefully to ensure their viability at planting time. (gardenguides.com)
Close1
Place the crocus bulbs into a paper bag and fold the top of the bag down to close it. (gardenguides.com)
Grow1
Crocuses can be grown throughout much of the United States, thriving in zones 4-9-and some grow well in zone 3. (dutchbulbs.com)
Early1
Crocuses are low growing (under 8") early spring flowering bulbs. (tulipworld.com)
Deep1
We also welcome the deep expertise and technical talent that Crocus will add to the Allegro team. (allegromicro.com)