Crocus biflorus subsp. tauri
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrocus biflorus, the silvery crocus or scotch crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to south-eastern Europe and south-western Asia, including Italy, the Balkans, Ukraine, Turkey, Caucasus, Iraq, and Iran. It is a cormous perennial growing to 6 cm (2.4 in) tall and wide. It is a highly variable species, with flowers in shades of pale mauve or white, often with darker stripes on the outer tepals. The flowers appear early in spring.
Description
A temperate herbaceous plant in the iris family (Iridaceae) that grows from a corm.
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Edible Uses
The corm is peeled and eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The corm is peeled and eaten fresh.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cigdem, Pivik
References (1)
- Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
