Kingdom Plantae Family Colchicaceae Scientific name Colchicum parnassicum Rank Species | Order Liliales Genus Colchicum Higher classification Colchicum | |
Similar Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum trigynum, Colchicum serpentinum | ||
Colchicum parnassicum is a plant species endemic to the Sterea Ellada region of central Greece. It is closely related to Colchicum autumnale, mainly being different in having shorter flowers. The blooms are produced in fall and have a medium pink colour. The flowers hold up well in fall weather. This species, if cultivated in cold climates, it will do better in a sunny, sheltered location.
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