Crocus etruscus
| Crocus etruscus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Subfamily: | Crocoideae |
| Genus: | Crocus |
| Species: | C. etruscus |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocus etruscus Parl. | |
Crocus etruscus (Tuscan crocus) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, endemic to woodlands of Central Tuscany (Italy).[1] It is a cormous perennial growing to 8 cm (3.1 in) tall. The lilac flowers with purple veining and prominent orange stigmas appear in early spring.[2]
In nature the plant has "near-threatened" status.[3] However, it also appears in cultivation. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]
References
- ↑ Carta, A., Pierini, B., Alessandrini, A., Frignani, F. and Peruzzi, L. (2010). "Contributo alla conoscenza della flora vascolare endemica di Toscana ed aree contermini. 1. Crocus etruscus Parl. (Iridaceae)". Inform. Bot. Ital 42(1): 47-52.
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "Crocus etruscus". Red List of threatened species. IUCN. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
- ↑ "Crocus etruscus". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
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