Crocus nudiflorus
Autumn Crocus
Also known as: Crocus aphyllus Ker Gawl. +5 more
- Crocus aphyllus Ker Gawl.
- Crocus fimbriatus Lapeyr.
- Crocus hybernus var. pyrenaeus (Herb.) Nyman
- Crocus medius Balb.
- Crocus pyrenaeus Herb.
- Crocus speciosus Wilson, 1831
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Crocus nudiflorus (commonly known as Autumn Crocus) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Found natively in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Crocus is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Spain
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