Rose autumn crocus
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The Rose Autumn crocus ( Crocus pulchellus ) is a plant from the genus of the crocus ( Crocus ).
features
The rose-autumn crocus is a perennial tuber geophyte that reaches heights of 4 to 9 centimeters. The tuber shows clear transverse rings. The tuberous shell is thin, membranous and smooth. The mostly 4, rarely 3 or 5 leaves are 4 to 5 millimeters wide and develop only after the flowering period. The perigone measure 18 to 50 × 8 to 20 millimeters and are lavender-colored with dark veins. The stamens have white anthers (difference with Crocus speciosus ). The stamens are densely hairy.
The flowering period extends from September to November.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 12.
Occurrence
The rose autumn crocus occurs in northwestern Turkey and on the southern Balkan Peninsula. The species grows in loose pine and oak forests on moist lawns at altitudes of 800 to 1800 (rarely from 0) meters.
Inside of the flower
Crocus pulchellus 'Zephyr'
Crocus pulchellus 'Albus'
use
The rose-autumn crocus is probably used as an ornamental plant for rock gardens, lawns and borders. The species has been in culture since around 1843.
'Zephyr' is a variety with pearly flowers. 'Albus' is a variety with white flowers.
literature
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
