Crocus (English plural: crocuses or croci). source
Crocus (English plural: crocuses or croci).
Crocus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family comprising 90 species of perennials growing from corms. source
Crocus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family comprising 90 species of perennials growing from corms.
The name of the genus is derived from the Greek κρόκος (krokos). source
The name of the genus is derived from the Greek κρόκος (krokos).
Cultivation and harvesting of Crocus sativus for saffron was first documented in the Mediterranean, notably on the island of Crete. source
Cultivation and harvesting of Crocus sativus for saffron was first documented in the Mediterranean, notably on the island of Crete.
The leaf margin is entire. Crocuses typically have three stamens. source
The leaf margin is entire. Crocuses typically have three stamens.
The spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, an autumn-blooming species. source
The spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, an autumn-blooming species.
Some species, known as "autumn crocus", flower in late summer and autumn, often before their leaves appear. source
Some species, known as "autumn crocus", flower in late summer and autumn, often before their leaves appear.
Autumn-flowering species of crocus include. source
Autumn-flowering species of crocus include.
About 30 of the species are cultivated, including Crocus sativus for saffron production. source
About 30 of the species are cultivated, including Crocus sativus for saffron production.
Among the first flowers to bloom in spring, crocuses are popular with gardeners. source
Among the first flowers to bloom in spring, crocuses are popular with gardeners.
Their flowering time varies from the late winter C. tommasinianus to the later large hybridized and selected Giant "Dutch crocuses" (C. vernus). source
Their flowering time varies from the late winter C. tommasinianus to the later large hybridized and selected Giant "Dutch crocuses" (C. vernus).
Crocus flowers and leaves are protected from frost by a waxy cuticle; in areas where snow and frost occasionally occur in the early spring. source
Crocus flowers and leaves are protected from frost by a waxy cuticle; in areas where snow and frost occasionally occur in the early spring.
Most crocus species and hybrids should be planted in a sunny position, in gritty (sandy), well-drained soil, although a few prefer shadier sites in moist soil. source
Most crocus species and hybrids should be planted in a sunny position, in gritty (sandy), well-drained soil, although a few prefer shadier sites in moist soil.
The prairie crocus or pasque flower (Pulsatilla patens) belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). source
The prairie crocus or pasque flower (Pulsatilla patens) belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).
Though some true crocuses bloom with the fall (autumnal) rains, after summer's heat and drought. source
Though some true crocuses bloom with the fall (autumnal) rains, after summer's heat and drought.
