Selected aerodynamic and physical properties of saffron flower aiming to assess the possibility for separating stigma from the other parts of flower were investigated. Terminal velocity of the flower parts including petal, stigma and anther in addition to their static frictional coefficient were determined on three different materials including wood, rubber and steel. The measurements were conducted in four days after saffron harvesting. The results proved the possibility of separation using both properties including terminal velocity and static coefficient of friction. It is also disclosed that using both properties on first day of harvesting can lead to the best separation.

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