Saffron Crocus — Antique Botanical Print

Saffron Crocus · Crocus sativus

A restored antique botanical plate, captioned with its history:

The world’s costliest spice: three crimson threads per flower, and some seventy-five thousand blooms to gather a single pound.

Botanical illustration of the saffron crocus, a lilac flower revealing the three red stigmas harvested as saffron.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain botanical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.