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Winter crocus

Crocus hyemalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Crocus
Species
Crocus hyemalis (Winter crocus)

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 cultivé
Crocus sativus
Not Evaluated
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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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Golden Crocus
Crocus chrysanthus
Not Evaluated
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Autumn Crocus
Crocus nudiflorus
Not Evaluated
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Cloth of gold
Crocus angustifolius
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Winter crocus?
The scientific name of Winter crocus is Crocus hyemalis. It belongs to the genus Crocus.
What is the conservation status of Winter crocus?
Winter crocus (Crocus hyemalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Winter crocus belong to?
Winter crocus (Crocus hyemalis) belongs to the genus Crocus, which is part of the taxonomic family Iridaceae.
Is Winter crocus endangered?
No, Winter crocus (Crocus hyemalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Winter crocus belong to?
Winter crocus (Crocus hyemalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Winter crocus?
The closest relatives of Winter crocus in the genus Crocus include Crocus, Crocus corse, Crocus cultivé, Crocus d’automne, crocus de tommasini.

Genus Crocus — 19 Species

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Crocus
Crocus biflorus
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Crocus corse
Crocus corsicus
LC 🐾
Crocus cultivé
Crocus sativus
NE 🐾
Crocus d’automne
Crocus vernus
NE 🐾
crocus de tommasini
Crocus tommasinianus
NE 🐾
Cloth of gold
Crocus angustifolius
NE
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Winter crocus
Crocus hyemalis
LC
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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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