Crocus ancyrensis subsp. ancyrensis
Ankara Crocus
Also known as: Crocus reticulatus var. ancyrensis Herb.
- Crocus reticulatus var. ancyrensis Herb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Crocus ancyrensis subsp. ancyrensis (commonly known as Ankara Crocus) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Crocus ancyrensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Turkey
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain
Base Species & Variations