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Large purple crocus

Crocus speciosus (Section Nudiscapus, Series Speciosi)

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Field Notes

Description:

As most of true autumn crocus, large purple crocus flowers in September to November in the northern hemisphere.

Habitat:

Native to a large area from coastal and subalpine areas of central and southern Europe (including the islands of the Aegean), North Africa and the Middle East, across Central Asia to western China.

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Atul
fantastic !!!
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2011

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