Seasonal Wild Flowers

Spring Crocus

Crocus vernus

Iridaceae

February to April

It is scattered throughout the country, but is found

mainly in the South.

See the BSBI distribution map for Spring Crocus

Naturalised for over 300 years in grassy places such

as parks, public amenity areas, verges and churchyards.

Spring Crocus is a cormous perennial herb, growing

up to 6cm.

Flowers various shades of purple to white with purple

stripes.

There are 3 pale yellow stamens.

The large, feathery orange stigma is above the stamens.

Crocuses are an important source of nutrients for early

bumble bees.

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Crocuses on a frosty day

Group

Close up of stigma and stamens

Breaking and entering 1

Breaking and entering 2

Breaking and entering 3

Escaping covered in pollen