Crocus longiflorus
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Crocus longiflorus, the long-flowered crocus,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, found in Southwest Italy, Sicilia, and Malta.[2]
Growing to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall, it is a cormous perennial. It produces pale lilac or purple blooms in autumn, along with the sword-shaped leaves.
In cultivation in the UK, this plant is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Crocus longiflorus". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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