Snow crocus (Crocus chrysanthus)

This beautiful bright yellow crocus is the snow crocus (κρόκος) and as its name implies is often seen  to come out from snow. It's scientific name Crocus chrysanthus (Iridaceae family) refers to the colour it has, as it is derived from the greek word chrysos meaning gold. One of its main feautures that distinguishes from other crocuses is the fact that the stigma is divided in three parts as it can be seen in the first picture. It is native to the Balκans and Turkey. I took those pictures near Vradeto in Epirus.