Crocus vernus Spring Crocus DD I
C. vernus is an introduction from southern Europe which readily naturalises in the countryside. At this location it had escaped from old gardens and into nearby fields where it easily competed with snowdrops, meadow grasses and daffodils. The small blue flower nearby is Scilla bifolia (Alpine Squill).
It has naturalised extensively in southern England and can be found in northern England, southern Scotland, Wales but only occasionally in eastern ireland.
Warley Place, Essex 12th February 2008
Added on 15th February 2008, updated 8th December 2008, updated 21st March 2010, updated Se3 2010, updated 11th April 2015