Crocus nivalis
Also known as: Crocus atticus subsp. nivalis (Bory & Chaub.) Rukšāns +7 more
- Crocus atticus subsp. nivalis (Bory & Chaub.) Rukšāns
- Crocus atticus subsp. sublimis (Herb.) Rukšāns
- Crocus maudii K.Malý
- Crocus sieberi subsp. nivalis (Bory & Chaub.) B.Mathew
- Crocus sieberi subsp. sublimis (Herb.) B.Mathew
- Crocus sieberi var. thessalus (Boiss.) Nyman
- Crocus sublimis Herb.
- Crocus thessalus Boiss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Crocus nivalis is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Found natively in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Crocus genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Greece
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