Spring Crocus by LisaAtTheBeach

When the spring comes and the snow cover melts, crocus pop out of the ground and bloom. It is like a sign announcing that winter is over and spring is here! The stamen, or little hairs in the middle of the flower is saffron. Saffron is a spice and popular in Arabian and Indian cooking.To make one ounce of saffron, it takes thousands of dried crocus flower stamens. This is why it is so expensive to buy even a small amount of saffron. child friendly persona Personas by LisaAtTheBeach