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Liliales Iridaceae Crocus
Usually a blue, violet or purple flower
There are about eighty species of crocus ( approximately 30 are cultivated). Their cup-shaped, solitary, salverform flowers taper off into a narrow tube. Their color varies , although lilac, mauve, yellow and white are predominant. Crocuses typically have three stamens.
They appear in autumn, winter, or spring.
Spotted on Mar 2, 2011
Submitted on Jun 26, 2011
