Saffron is a fascinating plant - in the crocus genus, it grows from little corms that throw out long green spindly leaves and low blooming flowers that produce three orange-red stigmas. These three stigmas ARE what we know as saffron in a spice jar. Even wilder, there is no known example of Crocus sativus in the wild - it appears to be a mutation from a predecessor that is now entirely propagated through human cultivation! | Epic Gardening

🌸Saffron crocus, or crocus sativus, is a member of the Iris family, Iridaceae. It is cultivated for its bright orange-red stigmas used as a spice. Saffron has a nuanced, complex flavor with a sweet, floral, and subtle earthy taste. Its labor-intensive cultivation, consisting of gathering and processing techniques, makes saffron the most valuable spice in the world. More info in the comments.⬇️🌸🌸 #Saffron #spices #gardeningtips #gardeninspiration #vegetablegarden #growyourownfood #crocussativu