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The intricate process of saffron harvesting
Overview of saffron.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Learn about the decline of saffron farming in La Mancha, Spain
The decline of saffron farming in Spain.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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autumn crocus
Saffron, or autumn, crocus (Crocus sativus) in bloom. The three orange stigmas...
© thomaslenne/iStock.com
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Pile of dried saffron, also known as saffron threads.
© robynmac/Fotolia
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Saffron (Crocus sativus).
Emil Muench/Ostman Agency
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