Crocus ancyrensis
| Crocus ancyrensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Subfamily: | Crocoideae |
| Genus: | Crocus |
| Species: | C. ancyrensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocus ancyrensis (Herb.) Maw 1881 | |
Crocus ancyrensis, sometimes known as the Ankara crocus,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, endemic to North and central Turkey.[2]
The plant commonly flowers between the months of February to April at 1000-1600 m altitude. It commonly grows near rocks, bushes and pines. Rich in sugar and starch, it can be combined with onions to be eaten. It is a common staple in Anatolia.
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Plants growing in grass
Plants growing in cultivation
References
- ↑ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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