Colchicum byzantinum

Colchicum byzantinum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: Colchicum
Species: C. byzantinum
Binomial name
Colchicum byzantinum

Colchicum byzantinum (Byzantine meadow saffron) is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae with a long history of cultivation, and no certain place of origin, which means it could be a hybrid of other species. Therefore its correct designation may be Colchicum × byzantinum (unresolved).[1]

It shares many traits with Colchicum cilicicum. The flowers have no scent and are light pink with a prominent central white stripe. Each tepal has a purple tip, even white selections. This plant is very reliable in gardens,[2] and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit[3] (confirmed 2017).[4]

Etymology

The epithet byzantinum means 'from Istanbul, Turkey' (formerly Byzantium).[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Colchicum × byzantinum Ker Gawl". Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Autumn Bulbs by Roy Leeds (B.T. Batsford Ltd) 2006 ISBN 0-7134-8962-6
  3. ↑ "RHS Plantfinder - Colchicum byzantinum". Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 22. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  5. ↑ Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 82, 114


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