Multiple choice general knowledge

In making the saffron spice, which one of the following parts of the plant is used ?

  1. Loaf

  2. Petal

  3. Sepal

  4. Stigma

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Saffron is harvested from the stigma (the pollen-receiving part) of the Crocus sativus flower. Each flower has only three vivid crimson stigmas, which must be hand-picked, making saffron the most expensive spice by weight. About 150 flowers are needed for one gram of saffron.