Crocus speciosus
Crocus speciosus, with common name Bieberstein's crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae. The plant is native to northern and central Turkey, the Caucasus, northern Iran, Crimea.[1]
- Subspecies[1]
- Crocus speciosus subsp. ilgazensis B.Mathew - Turkey
- Crocus speciosus subsp. speciosus - Turkey, Iran, Caucasus, Crimea
- Crocus speciosus subsp. xantholaimos B.Mathew - Sinop Province in Turkey
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| Species: | C. speciosus |
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| Crocus speciosus M. Bieb. | |
Description
Crocus speciosus is a cormous perennial growing to 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 in) tall.
The lilac flowers with paler coloured throats and dark veins appear in autumn (fall). The orange styles are much-divided. As it increases rapidly, this species is suitable for naturalisation in grass.[2]
The specific epithet speciosus means "showy".[3]
Cultivation
Crocus speciosus is cultivated as an ornamental plant.
The plant species,[4] and the white-flowered cultivar 'Albus',[5] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
References
- Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- "RHS Plant Selector - Crocus speciosus". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- "RHS Plant Selector - Crocus speciosus 'Albus'". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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