What Is Saffron Crocus? The Legend and Flower Language of Saffron Crocus
Saffron crocus is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Crocus in the iris family (Iridaceae), as well as a precious Chinese herbal medicine and a common spice. It is native to Southwest Asia and was first cultivated artificially by the Greeks. The flowers come in white, red, yellow and other colors, making it as colorful a flower species as the hyacinth. Like the flower language of the hyacinth, it also varies by color. Let's take a look at the legend and flower language of the saffron crocus below.
I. Introduction to Saffron Crocus
The saffron crocus is also called zanghonghua (Tibetan saffron), and is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Crocus in the iris family (Iridaceae), as well as a common spice. It is a precious Chinese medicinal herb with strong physiological activity. Its stigmas are used medicinally in Asia and Europe, with sedative, expectorant and antispasmodic effects, and are used to treat stomach ailments, menstrual regulation, measles, fever, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly and so on.
The saffron crocus has a very short flower stem that does not extend above the ground; the flowers are pale blue, reddish-purple or white; both the inner and outer tepals are obovate; the stamens are upright with yellow anthers; the style is orange-red, about 4 cm long; the capsule is elliptical, about 3 cm long; the flowering period is from October to November, with the flowers opening by day and closing at night. It is an autumn-planted bulbous flower, and the most suitable growing temperature is around 15 degrees, while the suitable temperature for flowering is between 16 and 20 degrees.
II. The Legend of the Saffron Crocus
There is a legend about the saffron crocus. It is said that the spirit of the pasture prayed to Flora, the goddess of flowers, saying: "Please open some flowers for the little lambs on this lonely late-autumn pasture!" It is said that after Flora heard this prayer, the flowers that bloomed were the saffron crocus. In Greek mythology, out of sympathy for the youth Crocus, who committed suicide after his unrequited love for a nymph was not returned, the gods turned him into the saffron crocus.
III. The Flower Language of the Saffron Crocus
The flower language of the saffron crocus: colorful, sincerity, happiness, joy
The flower language of the yellow saffron crocus: disappointed love
The flower language of the red saffron crocus: worried about loving me too much
The flower language of the yellow saffron crocus: please believe me
The flower language of the blue saffron crocus: although I believe you, I still feel uneasy. The flower language of the purple saffron crocus: regret loving me
The saffron crocus is also called zanghonghua or xihonghua. The saffron crocus has slender foliage and delicate, elegant flowers, and often symbolizes festivity. It is used to express the joy of newlyweds, eternal youth, loyal love, the joy of youth and so on. It has a distinctive fragrance and is a great material for edging flower beds and arranging rock gardens. It can also be potted or grown in water for indoor viewing. Because it also has the trait of early maturity, it is often like a leader among its companions. Therefore, people blessed by this flower are the only ones who do not know how to act coquettishly with the one they love, and this type of person is more suited to dating a partner younger than themselves.
It is said that anyone born under the blessing of this flower will give everything they can to the person they truly love and cherish. This selfless true love will move the other person, and before they know it, they will fall in love with each other. From this it can be seen that the saffron crocus is an excellent choice to give to a loved one, as it can express the giver's true love for the recipient. It can also be given to friends to express sincerity toward them.
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