Crocus longiflorus
Italian Crocus, Yellow Throated Crocus
Also known as: Crocus longiflorus subsp. melitensis (Herb.) K.Richt. +5 more
- Crocus longiflorus subsp. melitensis (Herb.) K.Richt.
- Crocus odorus Biv.
- Crocus odorus var. longiflorus (Raf.) Herb.
- Crocus odorus var. melitensis Herb.
- Crocus odorus Vis.
- Crocus wilhelmii Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Maw
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Crocus longiflorus (commonly known as Italian Crocus or Yellow-throated crocus) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Found natively in Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Crocus, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Italy, Sicilia
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)
Great Britain