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Crocus aerius

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Crocus aerius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Crocus
Species:
C. aerius
Binomial name
Crocus aerius
Synonyms[2]
  • Crocus aerius var. pulchricolor Herb.
  • Crocus aerius var. stauricus Herb.
  • Crocus biliottii Maw

Crocus aerius is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.[2][3] It is a cormous perennial native to Turkey.[4]

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.[5]

The glaucous leaves are curved and more firm than typical Crocus foliage.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Ekim, T.; Yüzbaşıoğlu, S. (2014). "Crocus aerius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T200106A2633686. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T200106A2633686.en. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Crocus aerius Herb". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Crocus aerius Herb". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Crocus aerius Herb. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
  5. ^ a b Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn (1989). The Random House Book of Bulbs. Random House. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-679-72756-9.