From
the family,
Colchicaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron.
Garden clone. Botanically inseparable from C. speciosum Stev., but horticulturally distinct, with large ovoid bulbs. Flowers very large, clear mauve with large white center, borne on a green tube. Flowering starts early in September, about one month before cultivated C. speciosum. Ht. 6-8 inches.
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