Saffron farming. Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) plants in flower on a farm. Saffron is a spice derived from the styles and stigmata, the female parts

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Saffron farming. Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) plants in flower on a farm. Saffron is a spice 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 near Kozani, Greece.

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