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Saffron

Mota massyla

Classification

Class
Insecta

Saffron ( SAF-rən, -⁠ron; Persian: زعفران, romanized: zafarān) is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron crocus was slowly propagated throughout much of Eurasia and later brought to parts of North Africa, North America, and Oceania.

Distribution

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