Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Woodland Crocus |
| Scientific Name | Crocus tommasinianus |
| MainColor | Purple |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | February (Feb - Mar) |
| ImageUrl | Crocus-003 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 05 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | A |
Flower Details
Description
Crocus tommasinianus is a small, early-blooming perennial with slender, lilac to pale purple flowers. It typically grows to about 10 cm tall and features narrow, grass-like leaves. The flowers have a distinctive star-like shape when fully open.
Distribution
Native to the Balkans, it is widely cultivated in gardens across Europe and North America. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - not considered safe for consumption.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - no significant adverse effects reported in humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - generally safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.
Active Compounds
Crocin, picrocrocin, safranal.