Crocus pulchellus
Hairy Crocus
Also known as: Crocus constantinopolitanus Hertoldt ex Maw
- Crocus constantinopolitanus Hertoldt ex Maw
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Crocus pulchellus (commonly known as Hairy Crocus) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Crocus, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
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