Saffron flowers and bulb
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Saffron flowers and bulb
Saffron flowers and bulb. The flowers (pink) have grown from the bulb (bottom). Also seen are the roots and the leaves (green). The part of the plant most commonly used is the stigmas (red). The three stigmas from each flower are picked by hand during autumn and dried to be used either for cooking, flavouring or as a colourant
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Bulb Cuisine Culinary Edible Flavouring Flowering Plant Food Science Food Stuff Herb Herbal Petal Reproductive Part Reproductive Parts Root Roots Saffron Spice Stalk Stigma Stigmas Stigmata Colourant Cooking Ingredient Crocus Sativus Root System Saffron Crocus
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of saffron flowers and bulbs. The vibrant pink flowers gracefully emerge from the bottom bulb, revealing their delicate petals, green leaves, and intricate root system. However, it is the striking red stigmas that steal the spotlight as they are carefully handpicked during autumn. Saffron's three crimson stigmas per flower hold immense value as they possess a myriad of uses. Once harvested, these precious strands are meticulously dried to be utilized in various culinary endeavors. Whether it's adding flavor to dishes or infusing a rich golden hue into food or beverages, saffron has been treasured for centuries as both a spice and colorant. This botanical masterpiece not only highlights nature's artistic prowess but also sheds light on the biological wonders within plants. The saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) serves as an excellent example of an angiosperm with its reproductive parts prominently displayed in this image. As we admire this stunning artwork by Science Photo Library, let us appreciate how such simple yet extraordinary elements found in nature can enhance our senses and enrich our lives through their incredible flavors and hues.
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