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Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects

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Credit: Salonik Saffron

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Comments: Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus".

 

Credit: Serpico

License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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Comments: Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, with its vivid crimson stigmas and styles

 

Saffron. Crocus sativus. כרכםkarkōm - Strongs: H3750.

From AmTrac: SAFFRON

The common Crocus Sativus, a small bluish flower, whose yellow, thread-like stigmata yield an agreeable aromatic odor; and also the Indian saffron, Song of Solomon 4:14. In the East these were used in making a highly valued perfume, and also as a condiment and a stimulating medicine.

Verses:

  • Song of Solomon 4:14
Bibliography Information
Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​apo/​s/saffron.html. 2024.
 
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