Crocus Ligustus (zafferano ligure)

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Crocus ligusticus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Crocus of the Iridaceae family. The Genus nane Crocus is a Chaldean name meaning "saffron", while the specific Latin name ligusticus, meaning ligurian, refers to the distribution area of this species.
This plant has a corm with 15–25 millimetres (0.59–0.98 in) of diameter. The grass-like ensiform leaves are fully grown in May. They are usually two or three and may reach a maximum height of about 30 centimetres (12 in). The solitary pale purple flowers bear three anthers with yellow-orange pollen and bright red and very fringed stigmas protruding from the large perigonium, making it very characteristic. Crocus ligusticus is an autumn-flowering plant. The flowering period extends from September through October. Likewise other species of the genus Crocus it is slightly toxic, owing to the content of some alkaloids.
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