Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:
Crocus angustifolius
NOTES: Native to the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans.
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Spring Crocus
Genus species:
Crocus vernus
Synonym:
Crocus angustifolius
Common Name:
Spring Crocus
Family Name:
Iridaceae
Perennial herbs; leaves basal or alternate, usually distichous, linear to swordlike, parallel-veined and often equitant; flowers bisexual, regular or irregular, bracteate, in terminal clusters; fruit a capsule.
Seed Type:
Angiosperm
Origin:
Native: native to North America. Non-native: not native to North America. Introduced Native: native to North America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA terminology
Nonnative
Category:
Wildflower
Flower Color:
Violet/Blue White
CNC Habitat:
Krippendorf Arboretum Herb Wall
Identified by:
A. Swanson
Months in Bloom:
The highlighted month(s) in this chart indicate when the plant has been observed blooming.