Flowering Time	Spring
Distribution	W Turkey
Native Climate	Mediterranean
Wild Habitat	Thin woodland or scrub
Distinctive Features	Bright yellow flower, much divided yellow style. Membranous tunic with fibrous point at the top
Closest Relatives	Crocus flavus flavus
Cultivation Requirements	Best with some protection. Dry summer rest
Availability	Occasionally from specialist suppliers

Distinct from subspecies flavus by its smaller flowers and the many branched style. (Crocus flavus flavus has a simple three branched style.)