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Autumn crocus Dutch name: Herfsttijloos Autumn crocus,Colchicum autumnale,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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''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.

Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Oct 20, 2012. Captured Sep 16, 2012 11:44 in Hekstraat 23, 6235 NK Ulestraten, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 35mm