JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) Huge crocus-like flowers that are poisonous. Autumn crocus,Colchicum autumnale,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)

Huge crocus-like flowers that are poisonous.

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Autumn crocus

''Colchicum autumnale'', commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked lady, is a flower that resembles the true crocuses, but blooms in autumn. The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back.

Info 8 0
Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Deb Cappello
View Deb Cappello's profile

By Deb Cappello

All rights reserved
Uploaded Sep 21, 2015. Captured Sep 16, 2015 01:36 in 129 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 38,026 9,142 8
  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/403s
  • ISO80
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.