Articles
CROCUS CARTWRIGHTIANUS ON THE ATTICA PENINSULA
Article number
650_6
Pages
65 – 69
Language
English
Abstract
Crocus cartwrightianus is the closest relative of C. sativus, and is commonly found in limestone areas on the Attica peninsula.
It is autumn flowering and diploid with 2n = 16 with white to purple flowers and a characteristic bright red style, deeply divided into three long branches.
Flowers and style resemble those of C. sativus and like those of C. sativus, the styles can be used as a wild source of saffron.
The close relationship between the two is quite clear, however, it is still unclear whether more species have taken part in the ancient hybridisation events resulting in the triploid C. sativus (2n = 24).
It is autumn flowering and diploid with 2n = 16 with white to purple flowers and a characteristic bright red style, deeply divided into three long branches.
Flowers and style resemble those of C. sativus and like those of C. sativus, the styles can be used as a wild source of saffron.
The close relationship between the two is quite clear, however, it is still unclear whether more species have taken part in the ancient hybridisation events resulting in the triploid C. sativus (2n = 24).
Authors
N. Jacobsen, M. Ørgaard
Keywords
Crocus sativus, flowering biology, pollination, polyploidy
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