From
the family,
Colchicaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron.
From gardens. Resembling a large C. autumnale with large rosy-lilac flowers, free-flowering. Has crimson-violet tips to the stigmata. Foliage much dwarfer than in C. autumnale. Ht. 4-6 inches.
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