Crocus (Crop)

Crocus flowers
Crocus flowers

Several species of Crocus are grown as ornamental plants. Some species flower in spring while other produce flowers in autumn.

The genus Crocus includes over 80 different species.

Names

Scientific
   Crocus spp.
English
   Crocus (Crop)
Dutch
   Crocus
Spanish
   Crocus
French
   Crocus
German
   Krokus
Italian
   Croco

Taxonomy

Order
   Asparagales
Family
   Iridaceae
Genus
   Crocus
Species
   Crocus spp. (Crocus (Crop))

Crop categories

Cool temperate crops
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Ornamental plants
Temperate crops

Pictures

Crocus flower
Crocus flower

Crocus
Crocus