94 Percent of World Saffron is Produced in Iran

94 Percent of World Saffron is Produced in Iran

Deputy minister of Ornamental Plants and Floral Affairs of Ministry of Agriculture Jihad noted that 94 percent of the world’s saffron is produced in Iran and that last year, 159 tonnes of saffron was exported.

2405 Plants are Among Endangered Species

2405 Plants are Among Endangered Species

Referring to the 8000 plant species in Iran, Moghanloo noted that 1727 species are endemic and 2405 species are endangered. She also added, “A large percentage of endemic and native species are among the endangered ones.”