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There are only two or
three places in the
whole world where
saffron grows. Kashmir
has the proud privilege
of being one of these
places. There are two
locations in Kashmir
where saffron grows. One
of these two places is
Pampur. Pampur is a
small town, which is 13
km from Srinagar. The
saffron plant is very
small and its flower is
the only part which is
seen above the ground.
The blooming time of
this flower is autumn.
Saffron has a unique
sweet smell and is used
in dyeing and cooking.
The botanical name of
Saffron is Crocus
sativus. The purple
colored flowers appear
just above the ground
and are a beautiful
sight. The orange
stigmas of the saffron
plant are harvested as
saffron and used as a
flavoring and coloring
agent in various
recipes. Saffron is
added to Kahwa - the
traditional Saffron Tea
drunk by people in
Kashmir.
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