Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Crocus
The Herbs

(Crocus vemus) X

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Love, Visions

Magical Uses: The plant, when grown, attracts love. Burn crocus along with alum in a censer, and you may see the vision of a thief who has robbed you. This was done in ancient Egypt.