Crocus nivalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bory & Chaub.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Expéd. Sci. Morée, Bot. : 21 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788764
Common Names
- Nivalis Crocus
- Snow Crocus
- White Crocus
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Crocus nivalis (also called C. nivalis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant of the genus Crocus in the family Iridaceae. It has a single, pale yellow flower with a dark purple centre, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in rocky areas, grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Crocus nivalis is a popular garden plant, often used for its attractive white flowers. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Crocus nivalis flower is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crocus nivalis is a bulbous perennial that is best grown in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Plant the bulbs 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart.
Where to Find Crocus nivalis
Crocus nivalis is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Crocus nivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crocus nivalis?
Crocus nivalis
What is the family of Crocus nivalis?
Iridaceae
What is the native range of Crocus nivalis?
Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327373: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Louis Athanase Chaubard (1781-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaub.' in the authors string.