[01] Feyza Candan, Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.

Crocus chrysanthus subsp. chrysanthus var. chrysanthus Candan & Özhatay is a basic taxon of Crocus chrysanthus distrubutes in west and south part of the Turkey. Its significant morphological, cytological, palynological and seed micromorphological differences made it as a new taxon. This taxon can be distinguished from the others with its delicate pure yellow anthers and yellow or sometimes yellowish orange flowers. In this study, it is aimed to describe all morphological characteristics of the new taxon Crocus chrysanthus subsp. chrysanthus var. chrysanthus as regards mature plants with its colorful original photographs in a detailed way. On the other hand, phenology of the taxon is explained with this investigation.

Morphology, Crocus chrysanthus subsp. chrysanthus var. chrysanthus

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