Species

Crocus tommasinianus

Etymology

Crocus: The Greek name for saffron, possibly from kroke 'thread', the filaments of the styles being used for cooking and to produce dye

Family

Iridaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Monocotyledonous Herbs

Flower Colours

Violet / Purple

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010