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Saffron plants belong to family

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Iridaceae

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Araceae

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C

Zingiberaceae

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Liliaceae

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Solution

The correct option is A Iridaceae
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Crocus is a genus in the family Iridaceae.
The styles and stigmas are collected and dried to be used mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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