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Crocus cyprius (Boiss. & Kotschy, 1865)

Endemic to Cyprus, assessed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

It is a perennial herb, 5-10 cm high, growing from 1,050 to 1...
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Endemic to Cyprus, assessed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

It is a perennial herb, 5-10 cm high, growing from 1,050 to 1,950 m asl altitude and can be found in small openings in forested areas mainly in the Troodos National Forest Park, on a smaller area near Kyperounta and in pine forest openings in Kionia. Its geographical range is 23 km².

This one was taken at Mt Olympus (Chionistra) close to the peak of Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, at 1860 m asl.

Nikon D750 & Nikkor 105mm f-2.8 1:1 Micro
1-400s, ISO 100, f-11, No flash
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