Dutch yellow crocus

The Dutch yellow crocus (Crocus flavus) is a species of low-growing plant native to southeastern Europe, commonly cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. It belongs to the Crocus genus within the iris family.1

These plants emerge from an underground corm, which is covered by a dry tunic. They typically produce one or two flowers that have three petals and three sepals. The flowers, which can be white, yellow, purple, lilac, or mauve, close at night and in dull weather. The grasslike leaves usually have a pale stripe along the midrib.1

The Dutch yellow crocus is a popular spring-blooming species, alongside other crocuses like Crocus vernus, which is the ancestor of the common garden crocus. The Netherlands is a significant producer and exporter of various bulbs, including crocuses.12