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 |