Crocus ancyrensis
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Cigdem
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrocus ancyrensis, sometimes known as the Ankara crocus, (Turkish: Ankara çiğdemi) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is endemic to North and Central Turkey. It was named ancyrensis as it was first discovered in Ankara.
Description
A Mediterranean climate herb of the Iridaceae family (crocus) with bulbous underground structures.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs, corms, and flowers are edible.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Ankara cigdem
References (5)
- Baktır, I., Yılmaz, G., Göktürk, R.S. and Karagüzel, O. (2013). EDIBLE FLOWERING GEOPHYTES OF TURKEY. Acta Hortic. 1002, 297-300
- Ertug, F., 2000, An Ethnobotanical Study in Central Anatolia (Turkey). Economic Botany Vol. 54. No. 2. pp. 155-182
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Jacobsen, A. L., February 2013: edible Crocus www.arthurleej.com/plant of the month.html
- Rivera, D. et al, 2006, Gathered Mediterranean Food Plants - Ethnobotanical Investigations and Historical Development, in Heinrich M, Müller WE, Galli C (eds): Local Mediterranean Food Plants and Nutraceuticals. Forum Nutr. Basel, Karger, 2006, vol 59, pp 18–74
