Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavus
ID:
789305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weston

Source:
iplants

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Bot. Univ. 2: 237 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788638

Common Names

  • Crocus Yellow
  • Yellow Crocus
  • Crocus Flavus

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Description

Crocus flavus (also called Yellow Crocus, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Crocus. It has a single, cup-shaped, yellow flower with yellow stamens. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus flavus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crocus flavus sub. flavus
Crocus flavus sub. atticus Kit Tan, Zograf. & Mermygkas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus flavus is a yellow-orange color with a purple center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus flavus is a bulbous perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs in the fall, about 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart. The bulbs will produce flowers in the spring. Propagate by dividing the clumps of bulbs in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Crocus flavus

Crocus flavus can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the mountains of Turkey and Greece.

Crocus flavus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus flavus?

Crocus flavus

What is the common name of Crocus flavus?

Yellow Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus flavus?

Woodlands 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,

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