Crocus, crocuses, croci is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family comprising of perennials growing from corms. Many are cultivated for their flowers appearing in autumn, winter, or spring. The spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, an autumn-blooming species. The cup-shaped, solitary, salverform flower tapers off into a narrow tube. Their colors vary enormously, although lilac, mauve, yellow, and white are predominant. The grass-like, ensiform leaf shows generally a central stripe along the leaf axis. The leaf margin is entire. A similar-looking toxic plant, Colchicum, sometimes popularly referred to has six stamens. In addition, have one style. Nature natural meadow alpine tundra altitude surface sunny day saffron clear purple magenta beautiful flora close up UHD 4K 3840X2160.