The flowers of Kurdistan, by their Kurdish names.

Every flower with its names in each Kurdish dialect, when it blooms, and its story.

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Today’s flower

Wednesday 7 October

Saffron crocus
Saffron crocusCrocus sativusKurmanji: Sefran

Because of its value, saffron is among the leading flowers of the world economically. There is a special exchange for buying and selling it. According to food experts, it is among the richest of all foods for human health.

Did you know?It is related to the gladiolus and iris.
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