Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isauricus
ID:
789366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bowles

Source:
iplants

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Handb. Crocus & Colch. : 126 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788699



Common Names

  • Isauricus Crocus
  • Autumn Crocus
  • Meadow Crocus


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Description

Crocus isauricus (also called 'Isaurian Crocus', 'Isaurian Saffron', 'Isaurian 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 isauricus is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus isauricus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus isauricus 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 isauricus

Crocus isauricus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey and Syria.

Crocus isauricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus isauricus?

Crocus isauricus

What is the common name of Crocus isauricus?

Isaurian Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus isauricus?

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,