Crocus tournefortii, the Tournefort crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the iris family Iridaceae.[1][2] It is from South Greece and Northern Crete.[3]

Growing to 10 cm (3.9 in), it is a cormous perennial with narrow sword-shaped leaves and pale lilac flowers appearing in autumn and winter. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Crocus tournefortii J.Gay". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Crocus tournefortii J.Gay". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Crocus tournefortii in Tropicos".
  4. ^ "Crocus tournefortii". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 5 May 2020.

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