👉 Sphalmanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as the "saffron bush". These plants are native to Europe and Asia, but they have been introduced into many other parts of the world. They produce large flowers with pink or purple petals, and their seeds contain the main ingredient for making saffron, a fragrant spice used in cooking, medicine, and perfumes. Sphalmanthuses can be found in a variety