Spiced saffron are the three 2.5–3.5 cm long yellow-red marks on the pistil of the saffron crocus. The saffron crocus is a 10-30 cm tall perennial herb with dark purple or light purple flowers. Flowering takes place in October to December. For a kilo of dried saffron, 100,000 to 150,000 flowers are required, which must be picked and clean...