Herat [Afghanistan]: Workers harvest saffron flowers in a field in Herat province.
It may be mentioned that ‘saffron’ is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”.
It is the world’s most costly spice by weight.
In this photo taken on November 5, 2019, workers harvest and sort saffron flowers in a field in Herat province. (Photo by HOSHANG HASHIMI / AFP) In this photo taken on November 5, 2019, a worker harvests saffron flowers in a field in Herat province. (Photo by HOSHANG HASHIMI / AFP)