Saffron Flower Spice. If you inspect safflower and saffron side by side you will be able to see that safflower consists of petals while saffron consists of stamens. 18012017 Saffron has a more delicate color when compared to safflower petals which are a brilliant red.
Saffron powder in bowl dried spice saffron threads and crocus flowers. Dried spice saffron threads. 16112019 Saffron is a spice from the Crocus sativus flower which is a cousin of the lily.
Still another difference lies in the ability of each spice to provide color in a dish.
The combination of golden style and crimson stigma constitute what we know as a saffron thread. Harvest season in Karabuks Safranbolu town is in autumn when fields are covered with purple flowers. Its made of the flowers dried stigmas the tops of. Saffron is a type of crocus flower.