Crocus flowers are the source of which coveted spice?

Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz: Crocus flowers are the source of which coveted spice?

A Saffron
B Turmeric
C Paprika

Saffron threads are harvested from the style and the stigma of the saffron crocus. The style and stigma are part of the flower’s reproductive system. The crimson-colored spice is considered the most expensive, by weight, in the world. Fortunately, when used in cooking, only a tiny amount is needed. Saffron has been harvested and traded for thousands of years. Most of the world’s current supply comes from Iran.

The correct answer to this quiz is Saffron.

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