The most easterly occurring population of what appears to be the Italian species Ruksans considers it a possible new species. Large, richly striped flowers in chestnut-brown on a yellowish or cream ground, some with black anthers.
For further discussion see http://hillviewrareplants.com/ramblings/crocus-biflorus-on-rhodes
Winter Flowering
The most easterly occurring population of what appears to be the Italian species Ruksans considers it a possible new species. Large, richly striped flowers in chestnut-brown on a yellowish or cream ground, some with black anthers.
For further discussion see http://hillviewrareplants.com/ramblings/crocus-biflorus-on-rhodes
Winter Flowering
