This herbaceous perennial has leaves up to 25 cm (10 in) long. The flowers are solitary, 4–7 cm (2–3 in) across, with six tepals and six stamens with orange anthers and three white styles.
At the time of fertilisation, the ovary is below ground.
Colchicum autumnale III by Jacques Willems, on Flickr
At the time of fertilisation, the ovary is below ground.
Colchicum autumnale III by Jacques Willems, on Flickr
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