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* The saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), is cultivated from a crocus native to Crete, to Southwest Asia., or to Asia Minor, depending on your source. The earliest Chinese texts list Kashmir as its provenance. It's earliest known use is in what is now Iraq, where it was applied as a pigment in 50,000 year-old depictions of animals. Pinpointing the origin of Crocus cartwrightianus, which is the wild precursor to the cultivar, presents an almost insurmountable challenge to the researcher. Wikipedia has additional information on this, the plant from which the world's most expensive spice is derived. You'll find a link to that post below. * Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is made from the stigma (threads) of the Crocus flower. It takes over 210,000 stigmas from 70,000 hand picked flowers to make just one pound of this exotic, colorful and flavorful spice. Ninety-five per cent of the world's saffron actually comes from Iraq. * Historians know Saffron belongs to the ancients, but cannot tell where it was first cultivated, but they did find evidence that Saffron was cultivated in ancient 'Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) over 5,000 years ago. Because Saffron was so sought after (one of the most expensive spices to buy even today) traders would use Saffron when bargaining and Saffron has been mentioned in ancient Greece, Asia Minor and other surrounding countries as well as Palestine. To date the best Saffron is hailed from La Mancha, Spain.
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Where are hydrangeas found in South Africa?
Hydrangea are not indigenous to South Africa, but can be found cultivated in gardens all over South Africa
Are aloe plants indigenous to South Africa?
No. The Jacaranda tree is indigenous to South America and was most likely imported by the British during their occupation/colonialisation of South Africa.
What are the people called who live in South Africa?
They are South Africans. There are 11 official languages and even more indigenous groups than that, so if you want to call the indigenous people of South Africa one of those groups it will not be a true reflection of the whole country.
Are there any jaguars in Africa?
No, jaguars are found only in North and South America.
Are there any wild tigers in South Africa?
There are no wild tigers in South Africa or any part of the African continent. The tiger is not indigenous to Africa. The big cats native to South Africa arethe Lion, Leopard and Cheetah.
Is a springbok indigenous to south Africa?
Yes
What sport is indigenous to South Africa?
Jukskei
What is one indigenous plant in south America?
A Pine Tree is one indigenous plant in South Africa
Where are hydrangeas found in South Africa?
Hydrangea are not indigenous to South Africa, but can be found cultivated in gardens all over South Africa
What country is the south Africa tiger found?
Tigers are not indigenous to South Africa, nor is there a south African tiger.
Is the goldfish indigenous to south Africa or exotic?
It is exotic
Are aloe plants indigenous to South Africa?
No. The Jacaranda tree is indigenous to South America and was most likely imported by the British during their occupation/colonialisation of South Africa.
What are the people called who live in South Africa?
They are South Africans. There are 11 official languages and even more indigenous groups than that, so if you want to call the indigenous people of South Africa one of those groups it will not be a true reflection of the whole country.
Are there any jaguars in Africa?
No, jaguars are found only in North and South America.
Are there any wild tigers in South Africa?
There are no wild tigers in South Africa or any part of the African continent. The tiger is not indigenous to Africa. The big cats native to South Africa arethe Lion, Leopard and Cheetah.
Is the orchid alien or indigenous to south Africa?
There are many types of orchids, so it can be either.
Where in South Africa would you find Proteas?
Protea's are a genus of South African indigenous plants. They are found all over South Africa, but can be said to be concentrated in the South Western and Eastern portions of the country
