Description

Saffron is actually the dried stigmas of the flower Crocus Sativus Linnaeus, which belongs to the Iradaceae Family. The word “Saffron” is derived from the Arabic word “Za’faran”,which translates to “yellow”.

The saffron Crocus is a small bulbous perennial 6 to 10 inches high that produces up to five violet colored flowers from each bulb.

Each flower holds three, Dark-Orange-Red, Funnel shaped, 1 inches stigmas with lacy, pale tips. These stigmas are removed, or Stripped.