Colchicum atticum, commonly known as Attic Meadow Saffron, is a species of flowering plant native to Greece, characterized by its vibrant purple flowers that emerge in autumn. This corm-producing perennial is a member of the Colchicaceae family.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Attic Meadow Saffron (Colchicum atticum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Colchicum |
| Species | Colchicum atticum |
Similar in genus Colchicum
