Crocus etruscus

Crocus etruscus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Subfamily: Crocoideae
Genus: Crocus
Species: C. etruscus
Binomial name
Crocus etruscus

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

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  3. ↑ "Crocus etruscus". Red List of threatened species. IUCN. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Crocus etruscus". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 22 July 2013.


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