Yellow crocus
Crocus flavus
The story
In the wild, this vibrant species paints the rugged slopes of Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, northwestern Turkey, and parts of the former Yugoslavia. These fragrant, bright orange-yellow flowers bring a burst of brilliant color to the mountainous landscapes of these regions.
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- Family
- Iridaceae
How to use it
Cultivars of this species are grown and used by people as ornamental plants.
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Gardening tip
When planting yellow crocus bulbs, make sure to plant them about 3 to 4 inches deep in well-drained soil. They thrive in sunny spots, so choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight for the best blooms!
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In the kitchen
The yellow crocus is not eaten by humans. While some crocus species are edible, this particular one is primarily grown for its beautiful flowers and ornamental appeal. It's best to admire its beauty rather than try to cook with it!
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About
Crocus flavus, known as yellow crocus, Dutch yellow crocus or snow crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae. It grows wild on the slopes of Bulgaria, Greece, parts of former Yugoslavia, Romania and northwestern Turkey, with fragrant bright orange-yellow flowers. It is a small crocus (5–6 cm, despite the names of some cultivars, compared to the giant Dutch crocuses. Its cultivars are used as ornamental plants.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Crocus flavus
- Slug
- crocus-flavus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Crocus
- Species
- flavus
- Wikidata QID
- Q474714
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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