Scotch crocus

American

noun

a garden plant, Crocus biflorus, of southeastern Europe and Turkey, having purple-striped, yellow-throated flowers.

Etymology

Origin of Scotch crocus

First recorded in 1880–85

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Scotch crocus

The above directions will answer for the crocus susianus, the cloth of gold, striped orange, and very dark purple; besides the Scotch crocus, striped, white, and purple.

From The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling by Peachey, Emma

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