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Sieber's crocus, Cretan crocus, Snow crocus
Crocus sieberi

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the mountains of Greece.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The bulbs are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Bulbs, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sieberov žafran

Synonyms