Colchicum sfikasianum

IMG_0998 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

 

IMG_0973 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

IMG_0983 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

Colchicum sfikasianum flowers from September to November, while its leaves appear in Spring.

It is endemic to S. Peloponnese, to Mt. Hymittos and to some Ionic islands

where it grows in stony and rocky places mainly at heights of up to 500 m.

 

It is also called "Colchicum polymorphum"

as it comes in a variety of color shades as seen in the pictures above.

 

All pictures were taken on Mt. Hymittos on September 13, 2022 

 

 

Colchicum sfikasianum

803_7853 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

Colchicum sfikasianum is one of the 31 species of Colchicum that grow in Greece, 12 of which are endemics.

When it flowers in Autumn it comes straight out of the ground with no leaves, which appear in Spring. 

It is local to Mt. Hymittos, SE Peloponnese and to the island of Kefalonia.

 

The picture above was taken on Mt. Hymittos on October 1, 2020

 

 

Colchicum sfikasianum

803_9241 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

803_9242 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

This species of Colchicum is endemic to Mt Hymittos, to the island of Kefalonia and to SE Peloponissos.

 

Together with cyclamen it denotes the beginning of a new photographic period for flower photographers in Greece. So, I let my heart rejoice!

 

Both photographed on Mt. Hymittos on September 13, 2021

 

 

Colchicum sfikasianum

804_1015 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

The genus of Colchicum comprises 31 species in Greece, including 12 endemics. 

They appear mostly in Autumn.

Colchicum sfikasianum (above) was photographed on Mt. Hymittos

in Sept. 2023

 

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Thank you!

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Colchicum sfikasianum

8017342 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

8017384 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

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Both photographed on Mt. Hymittos on Sept. 01, 2014

Colchicum sfikasianum

BBB8544 [Colchicum sfikasianum]



BBB8557 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

Perhaps my most favorite flower. The reason? It’s simple. It blooms in early Fall and signifies the beginning of the new flower-shooting season for us wild flower shooters!

Mt. Hymittos 06/09/2010, photos © Tony Taglides

Colchicum sfikasianum

1TT0459 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

1TT0463 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

Both photographed on Mt. Hymittos on September 19, 2013

Colchicum sfikasianum

804_1532 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

Colchicum sfikasianum is a perennial flower locally endemic in Greece.

It blooms in areas like Attica, SE Peloponnese and the island of Kefalonia

from September to October. Its leaves appear in Spring.

 

Beware! It is poisonous like all colchicums.

 

From Mt. Hymittos, 28/9/24

 

 

Colchicum sfikasianum

CCC_4846 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

Mt. Hymittos: 16/09/2011, photo © Tony Taglides

Colchicum sfikasianum

802_1656 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 
Photographed on Mt. Hymittos on September 19, 2015

Colchicum sfikasianum

802_6932 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

Photographed on Mt. Hymittos on September 27, 2016