Crocus cancellatus subsp. mazziaricus

301_4746 [Crocus cancellatus susp. mazziaricus]

 

A widespread crocus that flourishes in Central Greece,

as well as in the Peloponnese and the Aegean islands.

It blooms in shades of white and purple from September to November

and is found in a variety of open habitats

at heights up to 1700m.

 

Interesting to note

that no leaves are present at flowering time.

 

The picture was taken in the Peloponnese.

 

 

Cocus cancellatus subsp.mazziaricus

 

AXDC_8085 [Crocus mazziaricus]

 

 

IMG_9731 [Crocus mazziaricus]

Crocus cancellatus is endemic to Southern Greece and to Southwest Turkey.

On Mt. Hymittos we find the subspecies mazziaricus where it blooms in large numbers

and in a variety of shades of white and purple since mid-October. 

 

Both photos were taken on Mt. Hymittos on November 3, 2021

 

 

Crocus cancellatus subsp. mazziaricus

802_1929 [Crocus cancellatus subsp. mazziaricus]

 

A widespread crocus that blooms from September to November.

It can be found in a variety of habitats up to a height of 1500 m.