The Ankara Crocus
Ankara Crocus (Crocus ancyrensis)
Family : Iridaceae
Origin : Türkiye
Availability : Rocks, bushes, pine groves.
Light Requirement : Well-lit areas.
Soil Requirement : Well-drained soil.
Production : Through bulbs.
Definition : A yellow-flowered crocus species endemic to Türkiye. The epithet name is derived from Ancyra, meaning Ankara. It was first reported in Ankara and earned the name Crocus ancyrensis. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms between February and April, seen at altitudes of 1000-1600 m. Since crocuses bloom at the end of winter, they are, in a sense, the harbingers of spring.
