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Crocus flavus subsp. flavus

Yellow Crocus
Also known as: Crocus floribundus Haw. +18 more
  • Crocus floribundus Haw.
  • Crocus lacteus Sabine
  • Crocus lacteus var. concolor Sabine
  • Crocus lacteus var. penicillatus Sabine
  • Crocus lageniflorus Salisb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. aureus (Sm.) Herb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. haemicus Herb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. lacteus (Sabine) Herb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. landerianus Herb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. luteus (Lam.) Herb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. striatus (Herb.) Herb.
  • Crocus lageniflorus var. sulphureus (Ker Gawl.) Herb.
  • Crocus maesiacus Ker Gawl.
  • Crocus mesiacus Pasq.
  • Crocus moesiacus f. brunnescens Morariu
  • Crocus moesiacus f. multiflorus Morariu
  • Crocus moesiacus f. striatus Morariu
  • Crocus moesiacus f. violascens Morariu
  • Crocus moesiacus Ker Gawl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Crocus flavus subsp. flavus (commonly known as Yellow Crocus) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Crocus flavus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this 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, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
Arkansas, Czechoslovakia, Utah
Base Species & Variations

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