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Crocus is a genus of perennial flowering plants native to a large area from coastal and sub-alpine regions central and southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, across Central Asia to Western China. Crocus plants grow from corms in a wide range of habitats including woodlands, shrubs and meadows. Its cup shaped and solitary flowers taper off into a narrow tube. Although lilac, mauve, white and yellow are predominant colors of flowers but several other colors are also found commonly. Grass like leaves show a white central stripe along the axis of the leaves.

Crocus belongs to iris family of flowering plants. Generally, the leaves are not cut until the plant dies naturally to ensure that more food is made and stored in the corms. Plants should be planted 3-4 inches deep in well-drained soils. In some of the places, crocuses grow and bloom for many years without replanting. Spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of autumn and fall blooming species of Crocus.

Pictures of Flowers Crocus Pictures and Crocus Kind

Pictures of Flowers Crocus Pictures and Crocus Kind