Kingdom Plantae Family Iridaceae Genus Crocus | Order Asparagales Subfamily Crocoideae Rank Species | |
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Similar Crocus angustifolius, Crocus versicolor, Crocus minimus, Crocus biflorus, Crocus kotschyanus | ||
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). 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.
In nature the plant has "near-threatened" status. However, it also appears in cultivation. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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