THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL STUDIES ON ENDEMIC CROCUS BIFLORUS MILLER SUBSP. PULCHRICOLOR (HERBERT) MATHEW (IRIDACEAE) IN TURKEY

Abstract

In this study, the morphological and anatomical characteristics of Crocus biflorus subsp. pulchricolor (Iridaceae) were investigated. The subsp. pulchricolor has 4 leaves, 1 mm broad; bracts drying brownish. These properties are characteristics of these plants. In anatomical studies, cross-sections of the root, stem and leaves were examined. These parts photographed and compared with the other Crocus species and Iridaceae family species.