Crocus aerius is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae.

[2][3] It is a cormous perennial native to Turkey.

[4] Commonly found in the Pontus Mountains growing in grassy areas and those with a lot of stones at an elevation of 2000 meters, flowering occurs in May.

[5] The glaucous leaves are curved and more firm than typical Crocus foliage.

[5] This Iridaceae article is a stub.