Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caricus
ID:
1333140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kernd. & Pasche) Kernd., Pasche & Harpke

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 260: 137 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345594

Common Names

  • Crocus Caricus
  • Caricus Crocus
  • Caricus's Crocus

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Description

Crocus caricus (also called Caricus Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and small, purple flowers. It is native to Turkey and is found in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus caricus is a native Australian plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus caricus is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus caricus is a hardy, bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in the home garden. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Crocus caricus

Crocus caricus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Crocus caricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus caricus?

Crocus caricus

What color are the flowers of Crocus caricus?

White

What is the natural habitat of Crocus caricus?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Erich Pasche (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pasche' in the authors string.
Helmut Kerndorff (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kernd.' in the authors string.
Dörte Harpke (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harpke' in the authors string.