Saffron: What Category Does this Golden Spice Belong To?
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Saffron has been a cherished culinary ingredient for over 3,500 years, with historical uses ranging from medicine to fabric dye. However, beyond its popular role as a seasoning, the delicate threads of saffron, derived from the *Crocus sativus* flower, have a specific botanical classification that places them within a distinct plant family.
