Autumn crocuses (Colchicum autumnale)
Introduction
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Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 9 Nov 2019
Colchicum autumnale (commonly known as autumn crocus, naked ladies, colchicum, and meadow saffron), a member of the lily family, is a highly poisonous perennial herb. It is native to Europe where it grows in gardens as well as in meadows and woodlands.