Flowering Time	Spring
Distribution	NW Turkey
Native Climate	Continental montane. Cold snowy winter, cool moist summer
Wild Habitat	Damp grassland and thin woodland
Distinctive Features	Bright yellow flowers as leaves are just developing. Corm tunic with reticulated fibres
Closest Relatives	Crocus gargaricus herbertii; Crocus ancyrensis
Cultivation Requirements	Cool moist conditions throughout the year
Availability	Specialist seed or bulb suppliers

Distinct from the very similar subspecies herbertii which increases by producing stolons. Lacks a bracteole which distinguishes it from Crocus ancyrensis.