Crocus

Crocus, kythira, healing herb

Homer mentions croci for its usage as a condiment and as a coloring plant. They prefer places where there are no other plants. Their narrow leaf is characteristic. In Greece, there are about 20 different (indigenous) species of crocus. Of course there is also cultivated crocus.

Scientific Name: Crocus sieberi

家庭 Iridaceae

Kythera Name:
 Krokos

希腊其他地方的名称: Krokos

系列: It is not found in Kythera very often, it grows in wild areas. Leaves, roots and flower stigmas in particular are collected.

属性 Emmenagogue, abortifacient, diuretic, anticonvulsant, appetizing, tonic, aphrodisiac. It fights bronchial and pulmonary conditions.