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Iridaceae
Mavrokrinos, the velvety messenger
Iris tuberosa L Hermodactylus tuberosus (L.) Mill. Tuberous Hermodactylus Perennial aromatic plant, endemic to the Mediterranean. The beautiful pale yellow petals end in deep...
Smooth crocus
Crocus laevigatus* Bory & Chaubard Another wonderful crocus that I encountered in large numbers, mainly in the north and east of...
White autumn crocus
Crocus boryi J.Gay The genus Crocus L. comprises around 80 species distributed throughout Central and Southern...
Romylea the bulbous
Romulea bulbocodium (L.) Seb.et Romulea bulbocodium One of the best-known species of Romulea, quite common throughout the Mediterranean. With a soft...
Romylea* the flax-weaver
Romulea linaresii subsp. greaca A very small (5-10 cm tall) bulbous plant, endemic to Greece. The genus Romulea includes over...
Chasmathi the Ethiopian
Exotic and proud Chasmanthe aethiopica L., N.E.Brown Its name is derived from the ancient Greek words for "to bloom" and "flower." The plant...