Crocus aerius explained

Crocus aerius is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[1] [2] It is a cormous perennial native to Turkey.[3]

Commonly found in the Pontus Mountains growing in grassy areas and those with a lot of stones at an elevation of 2000 meters, flowering occurs in May.[4]

The glaucous leaves are curved and more firm than typical Crocus foliage.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Crocus aerius Herb. . . n.d. . Plants of the World Online . The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . November 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Crocus aerius Herb. . . n.d. . Catalogue of Life . Species 2000 . November 30, 2024.
  3. Web site: Crocus aerius Herb. Plants of the World Online Kew Science. 2022-01-10. Plants of the World Online. en.
  4. Book: Phillips. Roger. The Random House Book of Bulbs. Rix. Martyn. 1989. Random House. 978-0-679-72756-9. 25.

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