Can I Collect The Stamens From My Crocus And Use In Cooking (saffron)?

Question

I use saffron in cooking – are the stamens from my crocus suitable?

Answer 1

Not the spring crocus. It's the fall crocus (Crocus sativus) that has the edible saffron. It is very important to grow the right ones because there is an autumn-blooming flower commonly called autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) that is poisonous.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/saffron/growing-saffron-crocus.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/saffron/growing-saffron-crocus.htm