Crocus vernus (L.) Hill
spring crocus
Iridaceae (Iris family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

Photograph

© Brian Klinkenberg     (Photo ID #90202)


Map

E-Flora BC Static Map

Distribution of Crocus vernus
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Introduction

This common spring bulb will persist and spread from former plantings in vacant lots and abandoned properties and persist from garden dumpings along roadsides and landfills. Collected from a landfill in Richmond, Metro Vancouver (Lomer 8218 @ UBC). Occasional.

Note Author: Frank Lomer