This plant symbolizes hope, happiness, and joy. It symbolizes these three things because it shows us that the long winter is almost over and that spring is coming. Spring crocuses are not edible, but parts Autumn crocuses flower are made into a super expensive spice called saffron.
There are 90 species of Crocuses. There are also many colors that Crocuses can be such as orange, purple, blue, white, and yellow. It is in the Iridaceae family with Irises. Crocuses are eaten by animals like voles and chipmunks.