Crocus hittiticus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Baytop & B.Mathew
Source:
iplants
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 244 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788682
Common Names
- Hittite Crocus
- Snow Crocus
- White Crocus
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Crocus hittiticus (also called 'Hittite Crocus', 'Hittite Saffron', 'Hittite Saffron Crocus' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in grassy meadows, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus hittiticus is a popular garden plant, often used for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crocus hittiticus is a light purple with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus hittiticus is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to Turkey and Greece. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the corms.
Where to Find Crocus hittiticus
Crocus hittiticus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey and Syria.
Crocus hittiticus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus hittiticus?
Crocus hittiticus
What is the common name of Crocus hittiticus?
Hittite Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Crocus hittiticus?
It is found in rocky limestone hills in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Crocus genus
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adamii, Crocus adanensis, Crocus aerius, Crocus alatavicus, Crocus aleppicus, Crocus alexandri, Crocus almehensis, Crocus ancyrensis, Crocus angustifolius, Crocus antalyensis, Crocus artvinensis, Crocus asturicus, Crocus asumaniae, Crocus athous, Crocus atticus, Crocus autranii, Crocus autumnalis, Crocus balansae, Crocus banaticus, Crocus baytopiorum, Crocus biflorus, Crocus boissieri, Crocus boryi, Crocus boulosii, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus cambessedesii, Crocus cancellatus, Crocus candidus, Crocus carpetanus, Crocus cartwrightianus, Crocus caspius, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus clusii, Crocus corsicus, Crocus crewei, Crocus cvijici, Crocus cyprius, Crocus dalmaticus, Crocus damascenus, Crocus danfordiae, Crocus dispathaceus, Crocus duplex, Crocus etruscus, Crocus flavus, Crocus fleischeri, Crocus fritschii, Crocus gargaricus, Crocus geghartii, Crocus gilanicus,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327295: Based on the initial data import
Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.
Turhan Baytop (1920-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Baytop' in the authors string.