Colchicum speciosum
Showy Colchicum
Also known as: Colchicum bornmuelleri Freyn +5 more
- Colchicum bornmuelleri Freyn
- Colchicum giganteum S.Arn.
- Colchicum hyrcanicum Woronow
- Colchicum lenkoranicum (Miscz.) Grossh.
- Colchicum speciosum var. bornmuelleri (Freyn) Bergmans
- Colchicum speciosum var. lenkoranicum Miscz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Colchicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Colchicum speciosum (commonly known as Showy Colchicum) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Colchicaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Iran, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Altay