Kingdom Plantae Family Colchicaceae Scientific name Colchicum pusillum Rank Species | Order Liliales Genus Colchicum Higher classification Colchicum | |
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Similar Colchicum, Colchicum cupani, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum trigynum, Colchicaceae | ||
Colchicum pusillum is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae that is easily identified by its up to 6 narrow (2mm or 1/16") leaves produced during or shortly after flowering. The flowers are star shaped and pale pink in colour. Its native region is Crete, Greece and Cyprus.
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