Colchicaceae . . . . . Meadow Saffron family
Colchicaceae/Colchicum . . . . Meadow Saffron
Distinguished from Autumn Crocus by the 6 anthers (rather than 3)
Colchicum autumnale . . . . Meadow Saffron (sometimes incorrectly called 'Autumn Crocus'
Autumn flowering; widely planted, an uncommon garden escape
See also true Autumn Crocus
