From
the family,
Colchicaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron.
From gardens. Flower usually solitary, narrowly campanulate. Diameter 9/16-1 inch, pinkish-lilac, not checkered. Tepals about 1 inch long, about 1/4 inch wide. Leaves many, 6-10, linear, only 1/16-1/8 inch wide. Foliage spreading, appearing after flowering. Ht. 2 inches.
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