Purple crocus, Bieberstein's crocus
Crocus speciosus

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A plant with a corm and it keeps growing from year to year. It grows 10-15 cm tall. It produces many small corms. The flowers are purple and lighter in the centre. The leaves develop after the flowers. The leaves are narrow and usually have a silver stripe down the middle.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

It can be grown by seed or by small corms.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crocus multifidus Rochel ex Ledeb.; Crocus nudiflorus Hohen.; Crocus polyanthus Grossh.; Crocus speciosus var. laxior Herb.; Crocus speciosus var. transylvanicus Herb.; Crocus tauricus Steven ex Nyman;