About Crocus nevadensis Amo & Campo
Taxonomy and Native Range
Crocus nevadensis Amo & Campo is a Crocus species native to North Africa and Spain.
Habitat and Flowering Period
It grows in mountain meadows, scree, scrub, and open pine forests at elevations between 1000 and 3000 meters, and flowers from February to April.
Stigma Characteristics
This species has fimbriate white stigmas.
Petal Markings
Its petals sometimes lack markings, which is especially common for plants growing around the Sierra de Cazorla region.
Cultivation Susceptibility
When cultivated, these plants are very susceptible to botrytis infections.
Fungal Infection Effects
The fungus attacks faded flowers, can spread into the corm, and kill the plant.
