Английская Википедия:Colchicum × byzantinum

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Colchicum × byzantinum, the 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. It is thought to be a hybrid of other species.[1]

It shares many traits with Colchicum cilicicum. The flowers, which appear in autumn, 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]

Colchicums resemble crocuses. However, they belong to a different family, and unlike crocuses are toxic if eaten.

The specific epithet byzantinum means "from Byzantium" (now Istanbul).[5]

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  2. Autumn Bulbs by Roy Leeds (B.T. Batsford Ltd) 2006 Шаблон:ISBN
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  5. Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. Шаблон:ISBN (hardback), Шаблон:ISBN (paperback). pp 82, 114