Organisms

Crocus

A plant genus, in the IRIDACEAE family, known as a source of Saffron.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant genus, in the IRIDACEAE family, known as a source of Saffron.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Saffron
  • Saffrons
  • Crocus sativus
  • Saffron Crocus
  • Crocus, Saffron

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002; for SAFFRON use Liliaceae 1998-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Liliaceae (1996-2001)
  • Plants (1969-2001)

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Tree Number

  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.618w.100w.400w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Crocus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027622. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027622
  2. Crocus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus
  3. Crocus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157806