Saffron
THE ANSWER
"Iran saffron threads" — Photo by Rainer Zenz / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
The golden threads of luxury.
This substance is worth more than its weight in gold. It takes immense labour to harvest just a tiny amount from the flowers.
Explanation
Did you know?
You need roughly 150,000 flowers to produce just one kilogram of this precious spice.
The 5 Clues
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“I turn pale rice into a golden feast.”
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“My harvest window lasts only a few fleeting weeks.”
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“I am the stigma of a purple crocus.”
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“My ancient home is found in Iran and Greece.”
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“I am the world's most expensive spice.”
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