Kingdom Plantae Family Colchicaceae Scientific name Colchicum byzantinum | Order Liliales Genus Colchicum Rank Species | |
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Similar Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum speciosum, Colchicum agrippinum, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum variegatum | ||
Colchicum byzantinum is a species with a long history of cultivation, and no certain place of origin, which means it could be a hybrid of other species.
It shares many traits with Colchicum cilicicum. The flowers have no scent and are light pink with a prominent central white stripe. Each petal has a purple tip, even white selections. This plant is very reliable in gardens.
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