From
the family,
Colchicaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron.
Raised by Mr. James Backhouse of York. Mr. E. A. Bowles called it: "One of the most beautiful of hardy bulbous plants". Large globular white flowers on soft green perianth tubes. AGM. Ht. 6-8 inches.
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