History of saffron History of saffron Human cultivation and use of saffron spans more than 3,500 years and extends across cultures, continents, and civilizations. Saffron, a spice derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus ("Crocus sativus"), has through history remained among the world's most costly substances. With its bitter taste, hay-like fragrance, and slight metallic notes, the apocarotenoid-rich saffron has been used as a seasoning, fragrance, dye, and medicine. The saffron crocus is a genetically monomorphic clone native to Southwest Asia; it was probably first cultivated in or near Persia. The wild precursor of domesticated saffron crocus was likely "Crocus cartwrightianus",
Saffron (album) Saffron (album) Saffron is a collaborative studio album by Canadian hip hop artist Ron Contour (Moka Only) and Canadian producer Factor. It was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2010. The album is entirely produced by Factor and guest appearances include Def 3. In the upcoming and following months to the album's release, music videos for "Wondrous Things", "Confused Nougat" and "Glad" were released via Fake Four Inc's youtube page. Throughout "Saffron", Moka Only plays the role of Ron Contour, one of his alter egos, who was initially conceived in 2001 on "Moka Only is... Ron Contour". Ron Contour's character