From Mt. Artemissio in Central Peloponnese.
Crocus nivalis is a winter crocus that appears from the Peloponnese
all the way to the north, up to the former Yugoslavia and Bulgaria.
It blooms from December to April on rocky slopes, mountain meadows
and open spaces in coniferous forests
on altitudes of 400 - 1300 m.
In Attica it can be found on all mountains and areas around Athens
usually at lower altitudes
while further to the north it can be found even on snow-covered mountain peaks.
Note: nivalis = adj. deriving from the Latin word “nix” = snow flake or cold like snow.
Photo by Nik Nikitidis