| Property | Specification |
| Scientific Name | Crocus sativus |
| Common Name | Kesar, Saffron |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Flower Color | Purple (with red stigmas) |
| Leaf Length | 30 to 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | October to November |
| Height | 20 to 30 cm |
| Fruit Type | Capsule |
| Seed Size | 3-4 mm in length |
| Stigma Length | 2 to 4 cm |
| Saffron Thread Color | Deep Red to Orange |
| Weight of Saffron | 0.2 to 0.3 grams per flower |
| Aroma | Pungent, sweet, and honey-like |