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Flowering Time |
Spring |
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Distribution |
SE Turkey |
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Native Climate |
Very cold winter. Warm dry summer |
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Wild Habitat |
Rocky places 1100-1800m |
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Distinctive Features |
Flower pale lilac often stained grey/blue near base. Corm tunic tough, eggshell like, splitting towards base |
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Closest Relatives |
Crocus biflorus complex |
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Cultivation Requirements |
Cool moist growing season. Warm dry summer rest |
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Availability |
Rarely available |
Pictures
© John Lonsdale