Colchicum cupanii

IMG_0493 [Colchicum cupanii]

Colchicum cupanii is one of about 30 different colchicum species

that grow in Greece.

It prefers stony grasslands at elevations up to 1100 m

and gets up to 10 cm in height.

Its beautiful and delicate flowers are about 3 cm across

and bloom from September to early December.

 

However, it’s good for one to remember

that all parts of the plant are poisonous, especially its bulbs!

 

This flowering plant is also present in other Mediterranean countries.

 

 

803_0588 [Colchicum cupanii]

 Both pictures are from Mt. Hymittos.