Crocus
noun
A type of plant with colorful flowers that bloom in spring or autumn.
My garden is full of vibrant purple crocus flowers.
Often appears as...
- planting crocuses
- blooming crocus
noun
A type of plant with colorful flowers that bloom in spring or autumn.
My garden is full of vibrant purple crocus flowers.
Often appears as...
- planting crocuses
- blooming crocus
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3First Flowers
Crocuses are often some of the first flowers to bloom, signaling spring's arrival.
After the long winter, the appearance of crocuses brought joy to the neighborhood.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Origin
The crocus is native to regions of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Although common in American gardens, crocuses actually originated from alpine habitats.
Pro Tip 3/3Saffron Source
Some crocus species produce saffron, which is a prized spice for cooking.
The most expensive spice, saffron, comes from the stigma of the crocus flower.
Pro Tip 1/3First Flowers
Crocuses are often some of the first flowers to bloom, signaling spring's arrival.
After the long winter, the appearance of crocuses brought joy to the neighborhood.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Origin
The crocus is native to regions of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Although common in American gardens, crocuses actually originated from alpine habitats.
Pro Tip 3/3Saffron Source
Some crocus species produce saffron, which is a prized spice for cooking.
The most expensive spice, saffron, comes from the stigma of the crocus flower.
Pro Tip 1/3First Flowers
Crocuses are often some of the first flowers to bloom, signaling spring's arrival.
After the long winter, the appearance of crocuses brought joy to the neighborhood.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Origin
The crocus is native to regions of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Although common in American gardens, crocuses actually originated from alpine habitats.
Pro Tip 3/3Saffron Source
Some crocus species produce saffron, which is a prized spice for cooking.
The most expensive spice, saffron, comes from the stigma of the crocus flower.
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Quote examples
Robert Benchley
American Comedian
You might think that after thousands of years of coming up too soon and getting frozen, the crocus family would have had a little sense knocked into it.
Quote examples
Bill Veeck
American Businessman
The true harbinger of spring is not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of the bat on the ball.
Quote examples
Robert Benchley
American Comedian
You might think that after thousands of years of coming up too soon and getting frozen, the crocus family would have had a little sense knocked into it.
Quote examples
Bill Veeck
American Businessman
The true harbinger of spring is not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of the bat on the ball.
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