Crocus cartwrightianus — a medium houseplant
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Crocus cartwrightianus

Crocus Cartwrightianus

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Crocus cartwrightianus is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae, native to mainland Greece and Crete. It is a cormous perennial growing to 5 cm (2 in). The flowers, in shades of lilac or white with purple veins and prominent red stigmas, appear with the leaves in autumn and winter.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
PLATES
Crocus cartwrightianus flower
PLATE 01 · flower
Crocus cartwrightianus flower
PLATE 02 · flower
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