Crocus vernus

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In crocus: Major species
The alpine species, C. vernus, is the chief ancestor of the common garden crocus, and many cultivars have been developed. Dutch yellow crocus (C. flavus), from stony slopes in southeastern Europe, is another popular spring species, as is C. biflorus, tinged purple and with yellow throat, sometimes striped,…
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