saffron, n.All

Saffron stigmas are usually separated from the stigma of the crocus flower by elderly women

Saffron is the official color of Buddhist robes in India, its color coming from crocin found in saffron

Saffron is difficult to harvest. It takes 14,000 stigmas to produce only one ounce of saffron threads

Saffron comes from the Arabic word, "zafaran" which means yellow

One pound of saffron requires approximately 75000 flowers, which need to be plucked by hand

Saffron is the world's most expensive spice, costing up to $315/oz. to $5,040/lb.

Saffron is more expensive than gold

Saffron used to be used by Greek courtesans (prostitutes for the royals and wealthy men)

Saffron is edible gold

saffron is the world's most expensive spice

Saffron is the pubes of gods