Saffron crocus (Saffron sativus) flower. The culinary spice saffron is derived from the styles and stigmata, the female parts, of saffron crocus flowe

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Saffron crocus (Saffron sativus) flower. The culinary spice saffron is derived from the styles and stigmata, the female parts, of saffron crocus flowers. These petals have been discarded after the saffron has been harvested. Photographed in Kozani, Greece.

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