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]

Crocus etruscus
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C. etruscus
Binomial name
Crocus etruscus

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.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  2. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  3. "Crocus etruscus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  4. "Crocus etruscus". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 22 July 2013.


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