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Convergent evolution on the left: Crocus hermoneus (Iridaceae family) <br />
on the right: Colchicum antilibanoticum (Colchicaceae family)<br />
both bloom in the autumn, without leaves (the leaves and fruit will come out after the rains), both small and look similar - and in this case, both grow side by side on mount Hermon.  Colchicum antilibanoticum,Crocus hermoneus,Fall,Geotagged,Israel,Mount Hermon,convergent evolution Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Convergent evolution

on the left: Crocus hermoneus (Iridaceae family)
on the right: Colchicum antilibanoticum (Colchicaceae family)
both bloom in the autumn, without leaves (the leaves and fruit will come out after the rains), both small and look similar - and in this case, both grow side by side on mount Hermon.

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Colchicum antilibanoticum is a perennial flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae.

Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Nov 19, 2025. Captured Oct 25, 2025 10:55 in 8G5Q7QR3+8W.
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/5.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm