Crocus cyprius

Crocus cyprius is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae. It is a cormous perennial native to Cyprus where it is found in the Troödos Mountains.^[2]

Clade:Tracheophytes

Clade:Angiosperms

Clade:Monocots

Order:Asparagales

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Crocus cyprius
In habitat, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Iridaceae
Genus:	Crocus
Species:	C. cyprius
Binomial name
Crocus cyprius Boiss. & Kotschy
Synonyms[2]
Crocus aerius var. cyprius (Boiss. & Kotschy) Baker Crocus cambessedesii Klatt

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Plants flower from January to April and are found inhabiting areas with stony soils. The corm tunic is annulate (having rings) and papery.^[3]

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