Spring beauty, Pygmy crocus
Crocus minimus
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. The bulb is 5 cm tall. The flowers are lilac coloured and have 6 petals.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows up to 700 m above sea level in Corsica.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Corsica, Italy, Mediterranean
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Corms, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Crocus insularis J. Gay; and several others