Colchicum byzantinum (Colchicum byzantinum)
Description
Colchicum byzantinum (Byzantine meadow saffron) is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae with a long history of cultivation, and no certain place of origin, which means it could be a hybrid of other species. Therefore its correct designation may be Colchicum × byzantinum (unresolved). It shares many traits with Colchicum cilicicum. The flowers have no scent and are light pink with a prominent central white stripe. Each tepal has a purple tip, even white selections. This plant is very reliable in gardens, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit (confirmed 2017).
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Liliales
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Family: Colchicaceae
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Genus: Colchicum
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