Branched Sand-Crocus

Romulea ramiflora

Romulea ramiflora is a small geophyte of the Iridaceae family.
this species has star-shaped flowers, 0.9-2 cm in diameter, pale lilac to lilac, with a typical pattern of a yellow pointed center, overtopped with a purple frame. pedicel is roundish, usually erect or slightly arching.
grows in humid, often damp conditions on basaltic and terra-rossa soils in oak forest clearings or in open, damp grassy areas near seasonal streams. generally above 600 m
Romulea ramiflora  Branched Sand-Crocus,Israel,Romulea ramiflora

Distribution

Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyIridaceae
GenusRomulea
SpeciesRomulea ramiflora
Photographed in
Israel