Saffron harvest at o Delices de la Bergere in Marches, in the Drome department (south-eastern France). Saffron stamens being picked by hand from Crocu

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Saffron harvest at o Delices de la Bergere in Marches, in the Drome department (south-eastern France). Saffron stamens being picked by hand from Crocus sativus flowers. The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron, or Red Gold, is the most expensive spice in the world. Saffron flowers in a basket after the harvest

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Location: France
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