Crocus vernus
Dutch Crocus, Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus
Also known as: Crocus acutiflorus Seidl +15 more
- Crocus acutiflorus Seidl
- Crocus albiflorus Kit.
- Crocus albiflorus Kit. ex Schult.
- Crocus appendiculatus A.Kern. ex Maw
- Crocus caeruleus Weston
- Crocus coeruleus Weston, 1771
- Crocus heuffelianus subsp. albiflorus (Kit. ex Schult.) Nyman
- Crocus montanus Hoppe ex Maw
- Crocus montenegrinus A.Kern. ex Maw
- Crocus napolitanus Mord.Laun. & Loisel.
- Crocus officinalis Huds.
- Crocus pygmaeus Lojac.
- Crocus rubens Weston
- Crocus sativus var. vernus L.
- Crocus vernus subsp. albiflorus (Kit. ex Schult.) Asch. & Graebn.
- Crocus vernus subsp. albiflorus (Kit. ex Schult.) Ces.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in Europe, Crocus vernus (commonly known as Dutch Crocus or Spring Crocus) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Kentucky