Flowering Time	Early Winter
Distribution	Israel; S Lebanon
Native Climate	Dry Mediterranean
Wild Habitat	Rocky slopes (mainly at low altitude)
Distinctive Features	White flower, much divided orange style. Corm tunic membranous, soft fibrous point at tip
Closest Relatives	Crocus aleppicus
Cultivation Requirements	Frost protection advised, dry summer rest
Availability	Rarely available

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