Meadow Saffron ( Colchicum autumnale )

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Bulbous perennial of meadows and grassy woodland rides. Local in C England and scarce or absent elsewhere. Long, ovate leaves appear in the spring but die back by summer. The pinkish purple flowers are borne on pale stalks, August­October. . Height up to 10cm