Ramon Crocus

Crocus aff. cancellatus

this species of Crocus was first defined as Crocus damascenus Herbert, but later decided it is closer to Crocus cancellatus. a scientific paper is being written these days, and this Crocus will probably get its place as a new species. until then, it is Crocus aff. cancellatus.
the unique feature of this Crocus is its long and twisting anthers.
Crocus aff. cancellatus this Crocus is close to Crocus cancellatus, but should be getting a status as a new species.... Crocus aff. cancellatus,Fall,Geotagged,Israel,Ramon Crocus

Distribution

Negev desert, Israel.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyIridaceae
GenusCrocus
SpeciesCrocus aff. cancellatus
Photographed in
Israel