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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.

With pure saffron costing up to $5,000 per pound, its significant expense is just one drawback; the primary disadvantages of saffron also include serious health risks if consumed in large quantities and high potential for fraudulent misrepresentation.