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Crocus moabiticus

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Rafa:
Hello,

I am looking for Crocus moabiticus, I know is very rare in culture. Please tell me if any of yours could help me to get this species.

All the best.

Thomas Huber:
Rafa, it's not only rare, its also very difficult and nearly exterminated in the wild!
Still on my wishlist, too.
I know two people who have it, but I don't think I will get seeds or corms in the next years  :'(

Rafa:
Certainly, we have to concentrate our efforts in increase in culture this species to have a viable genetic stock of plants to donate and collaborate with reintroducig programs in the wild.

Thomas Huber:
In fact retintroducing is not as easy as it sounds. Its natural habitat is nearly completely destroyed by
the growth of the outskirts of Amman/Jordania, which is still growing.

Crocus moabiticus is a very variable species. I have an article from Helmut Kerndorff with some photos
showing the whole beauty of this species. Will ask him for permission to post these photos here!

Rafa:
oh!, thank you Thomas, it will be very interestying. Obiously if the natural inhabit is destroyed there aren't many opportunities left to help this species....

Thank you for the info.

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