Crocus aerius is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[2][3] It is a cormous perennial native to Turkey.[4]
| Crocus aerius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Crocus |
| Species: | C. aerius |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocus aerius | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Commonly found in the Pontus Mountains growing in grassy areas and those with a lot of stones at an elevation of 2000 meters, flowering occurs in May.[5]
The glaucous leaves are curved and more firm than typical Crocus foliage.[5]
References
edit- ↑ Ekim, T.; Yüzbaşıoğlu, S. (2014). "Crocus aerius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T200106A2633686. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T200106A2633686.en. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- 1 2 "Crocus aerius Herb". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ↑ "Crocus aerius Herb". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ↑ "Crocus aerius Herb. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- 1 2 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn (1989). The Random House Book of Bulbs. Random House. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-679-72756-9.
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