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crocosmia [krəˈkɒzmɪə]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any plant of the cormous S. African genus Crocosmia, including the plant known to gardeners as montbretia: family Iridaceae

[New Latin, from Greek krokos saffron + osmē smell, from the odour of the dried flowers when wetted]

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montbretia			Truly perennial bulbs include lilies, Anemone (above) coronaria, crocosmia, liatris and Commelina coelistis. Bulbs with staying power; Gardening by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) Montebretia Crocosmia is a very easy plant, but is quite invasive, so be careful where you plant. Time to think autumn; The barbecue summer we were promised has failed ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England) Crocosmia is a very easy plant, but is also quite invasive, so be careful where you plant and which variety you choose. Get more from bulbs by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)			Crockett Crockford Crocky crocodile crocodile bird crocodile clip Crocodile River crocodile tears Crocodilia crocodilian crocodilian reptile Crocodility Crocodilus Crocodylia Crocodylidae Crocodylus Crocodylus niloticus Crocodylus porosus Crocoisite crocoite crocolite Croconate Croconic Croconic acid Crocose crocosmia crocus Crocus of Venus crocus sack Crocus sativus Crocuta Crocuta crocuta Croesus croft crofter crofting Croftland Crofton system crog croggy Crohn Crohn's disease Crohn’s disease Crois Croisade Croise croissant Croissante Croix de Guerre Croker croker sack			Crocodylia Crocodylia Crocodylia Crocodylian Crocodylian Crocodylian Crocodylians Crocodylians Crocodylians Crocodylid Crocodylid Crocodylid Crocodylidae Crocodylidae Crocodylidae Crocodylinae Crocodylinae Crocodylinae Crocodylus Crocodylus niloticus Crocodylus porosus crocoisite crocoisite crocoite crocoite crocolite Croconate Croconic Croconic acid Crocose crocosmia crocosmias Crocs Crocs crocus crocus crocus crocus Crocus nudiflorus Crocus nudiflorus Crocus Obedience and Kennel Club Crocus of Venus crocus sack Crocus sativus Crocus sativus Crocus sativus crocuses crocuses Crocuta Crocuta crocuta Crocuta crocuta Crocuta spelaea CROD CROE CROEG CROEM Croesus Croesus Croesus Croesus of Lydia Croesus of Lydia

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