Kingdom Plantae Family Colchicaceae Scientific name Colchicum lingulatum Rank Species | Order Liliales Genus Colchicum Higher classification Colchicum | |
Similar Colchicum, Colchicum trigynum, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum pusillum, Colchicum serpentinum | ||
Colchicum lingulatum is a plant species native to north-western Turkey and to Greece.
Colchicum lingulatum blooms in early fall, with 3–4 cm (1" to 1.5") flowers of pink with widely spaced petals. The stamens are a prominent yellow. The foliage is produced after the flowers.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
References
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