the tall, deciduous tree Dalbergia paniculata of Papilionaceae family.

the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family, with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron.

the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavouring and colouring foods, and formerly in medicine; saffron powder.

the plant Amorphophallus campanulatum ( = Arum Campanulatum) of Araceae family.

its starchy tuber.

a female lion; a lioness.