Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gargaricus
ID:
789320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 67: t. 3866 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788653

Common Names

  • Crocus Gargaricus
  • Gargaricus Crocus
  • Gargaricus' Crocus

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Description

Crocus gargaricus (also called 'Gargaric Crocus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 20 cm tall and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus gargaricus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crocus gargaricus 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 gargaricus 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 gargaricus

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

Crocus gargaricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus gargaricus?

Crocus gargaricus

What is the common name of Crocus gargaricus?

Gargaric's Crocus

What is the natural habitat of Crocus gargaricus?

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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