Spring Crocus in early morning dew
Crocus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family comprising 90 species of perennials growing from corms. Many are cultivated for their flowers appearing in autumn, winter, or spring. Crocuses are native to woodland, scrub and meadows from sea level to alpine tundra in central and southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Cultivation and harvesting of crocus was first documented in the Mediterranean, notably on the island of Crete. The cup-shaped flowers of the crocus are upward-facing and come in a vast array of shades, from white to golden yellow to deep purple to bicolor. The flowers appear from late winter to early spring,
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Location: Norfolk England UK
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