[Crocus Vernus]
Corcus belongs to the family Iridaceae, are all herbaceous perennials and bulbs that grow mainly in the fields from the floor to the alpine hills from spring to late autumn. Did you know that there is a species of flowering Corcus own in the fall ... many of you imagine this as one of the first flower to bloom in spring. But no, Crocus ligusticus beautify the lawns now dry hills and mountains with purple on the petals and stamens on long orange.
[Crocus ligusticus]
The name "Crocus" is derived from the greek Kroke, or filament, for filamentous stigmas leading to the center of the corolla. According to a greek myth these filaments is an enduring bond of love between the young and the nymph Smilax Krokos, a love destined to end with the death of the young. It is said that the gods, pity, transformed the young nymph in sarsaparilla and the cross, so that the two could live side by side. For this myth the ancient Greeks used to put on the graves of the dead lovers love to a flower of Crocus.
[filaments Crocus Vernus]
Besides being a symbol of love and desire impossible, the crocuses are known and famous for saffron, ocher-colored dust that derived from the dried strands of Crocus sativus. At one time this species was very common in Abruzzo Abruzzo saffron and was considered one of the most valuable [... some confirmation ...?]. Abruzzo Saffron, in addition to being excellent in the preparation of many dishes, was often used as an antispasmodic, emmenagogue and Renaissance ladies used it to give to their particular hair color auburn.
[Crocus versicolor]
today with this beautiful and delicious flower I posted a pumpkin soup and beans with saffron , golden color and fine taste .
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