Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus. The spice is most often grown in the United States, Spain, Iran, and India. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world. The spice is grown in the ground, and requires a lot of attention to get it to its desired color. The flower is harvested, and then the stigmas are removed. These stigmas are then soaked in hot water, and then dried. This process is repeated three times, and then the saffron is ready to be sold.
