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Crocus cultivé

Crocus sativus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey) and Europe (9 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Crocus
Species
Crocus sativus (Crocus cultivé)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish azafrán
French Crocus cultivé
German Safran
Portuguese açafrão
Turkish Safran

Similar Species in Crocus

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Crocus
Crocus biflorus
Not Evaluated
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Crocus corse
Crocus corsicus
Least Concern
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Crocus d’automne
Crocus vernus
Not Evaluated
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crocus de tommasini
Crocus tommasinianus
Not Evaluated
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Autumn Crocus
Crocus nudiflorus
Not Evaluated
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Winter crocus
Crocus hyemalis
Least Concern
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Cloth of gold
Crocus angustifolius
Not Evaluated
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Golden Crocus
Crocus chrysanthus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crocus cultivé?
The scientific name of Crocus cultivé is Crocus sativus. It belongs to the genus Crocus.
Where does Crocus cultivé live?
Crocus cultivé is found in Found across Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey) and Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, India, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Taiwan.
What family does Crocus cultivé belong to?
Crocus cultivé (Crocus sativus) belongs to the genus Crocus, which is part of the taxonomic family Iridaceae.
What kingdom does Crocus cultivé belong to?
Crocus cultivé (Crocus sativus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Crocus cultivé?
The closest relatives of Crocus cultivé in the genus Crocus include Crocus, Crocus corse, Crocus d’automne, crocus de tommasini, Cloth of gold.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Crocus — 19 Species

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Crocus
Crocus biflorus
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Crocus corse
Crocus corsicus
LC
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Crocus cultivé
Crocus sativus
NE
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Crocus d’automne
Crocus vernus
NE 🐾
crocus de tommasini
Crocus tommasinianus
NE 🐾
Cloth of gold
Crocus angustifolius
NE 🐾
Winter crocus
Crocus hyemalis
LC 🐾
Golden Crocus
Crocus chrysanthus
NE 🐾
Hairy Crocus
Crocus pulchellus
NE 🐾
Bieberstein's Crocus
Crocus speciosus
NE 🐾
Kotschy's Crocus
Crocus kotschyanus
NE 🐾
Dalmatian saffron
Crocus dalmaticus
LC 🐾
Italian Crocus
Crocus longiflorus
LC 🐾
Autumn Crocus
Crocus nudiflorus
NE 🐾
Sieber's crocus
Crocus sieberi
NE 🐾
Yellow crocus
Crocus flavus
NE 🐾
Ankara Crocus
Crocus ancyrensis
NE 🐾
Early crocus
Crocus imperati
LC 🐾
Aerial Crocus
Crocus aerius
EN
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