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Flowering Time |
Early Spring |
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Distribution |
S and W Turkey; Eastern Greek islands |
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Native Climate |
Mediterranean |
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Wild Habitat |
Rocky slopes and thin woodlands, grows in heavy alkaline soils |
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Distinctive Features |
Starry white flowers, bright orange red style. Corm tunic fine interwoven fibres |
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Closest Relatives |
A distinct species |
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Cultivation Requirements |
Alkaline soil, warm dry summer rest |
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Availability |
Specialist bulb suppliers |
A very distinctive species with small but striking flowers and a very distinctive corm tunic. No other species has fibres interwoven in this way.
Image
© John Lonsdale
Image
© John Lonsdale