From
the family,
Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fall Crocus.
Coll. by VV. (CR.1141) in Greece: Crete, Prov. Iraklio, alt. 1280 m, 11.04.1995. In flower resembling C. cartwrightianus, which in nature strictly is a lowland plant. In flower it differs from the latter by a buff or silvery hue on the exterior of the violet flower. Ht. 2.25-4 inches.
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