Saffron, the Flower of Good and Evil May 17, 2021 0 12 Saffron, the Flower of Good and Evil The flower of good and evil One of our gastronomic treasures that is valued much more abroad than at home. A unique flower that puts the finishing touch on dishes, makes wonderful rice dishes… it still has the unfinished business of triumphing at home. But what about abroad? There too. Why is it called the flower of evil? Why is it called the flower of good? What other uses does saffron have? Saffron is obtained from the beautiful lilac flower Crocus sativus, belonging to the Iridaceae family, and it ...