More than one spice is found in the world, which is known for its taste, but there is also a spice that is known for its price. For this reason, it is also called the world's most expensive spice. This spice plant is also called the most expensive plant in the world. Major countries growing it include France, Spain, Iran, Italy, Greece, Germany, Japan, Russia, Austria, Turkistan, China, Pakistan and Switzerland, including India. In India, it is cultivated more in limited areas of Kishtwar in Jammu and Pampur (Pampore) in Jannat-e-Kashmir.
Let us tell you that the name of this most expensive spice in the world is saffron, which is called saffron in English. Actually, the price of saffron in the market is between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh per kg. The reason for saffron being expensive is that only one kg dry saffron is obtained from its 1.5 lakh flowers. Saffron is also known as 'Red Gold' because it is expensive like gold. It is also believed that about 2300 years ago in Greece (Greece) it was first cultivated by Alexander the Great's army. It is said that Cleopatra, also known as the mysterious queen of Egypt, used saffron to enhance her beauty.
In fact, some people also believe that saffron originated in the country of southern Europe, Spain. Today, the highest cultivation of saffron in the world is in Spain. The aroma of saffron flowers is so strong that the surrounding area smells. You will be surprised to know that only three saffron are found in each flower.
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