Crocus flowers are the source of which coveted spice?

[3-26-2022] Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz Question: Crocus flowers are the source of which coveted spice?

The given options are:

  • Saffron
  • Turmeric
  • Paprika

Correct Answer: Saffron


Info: Saffron threads are harvested from the style and the stigma of the saffron crocus. The style and stigma are part of the flower’s reproductive system. The crimson-colored spice is considered the most expensive, by weight, in the world. Fortunately, when used in cooking, only a tiny amount is needed. Saffron has been harvested and traded for thousands of years. Most of the world’s current supply comes from Iran.

All three questions from today’s Bing Homepage Quiz are below. You can find their answers by visiting those pages.

  1. The bulbs of crocus flowers are called…
  2. Crocus flowers are the source of which coveted spice?
  3. The crocus is the subject of a story in…

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