Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

In Martha Stewart's world, saffron (Crocus sativus) and its companion plants are like guests at the perfect dinner party -- everyone has a role to play. The stunning saffron crocus blooms with ...

Saffron, or kesar, has multiple health benefits that can nourish your body. Here is how it can be helpful and how to consume ...

Long ago, in ancient Greece, people began cultivating saffron. Today, the super spice decorates some of our favorite curries ...

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X I’d hoped a visit to Consuegra for the annual Saffron Rose Festival would help me learn why this ...

One hundred fifty tonnes of certified saffron are grown worldwide, most of it in Iran. They’re harvesting it now, in the fields of Khorasan and Fars in the northeast of the country. Here in the French ...