Colchicum Autumnale Collection

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his
FLO4617384 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4564717 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Henry Sowerby from Edward
FLO4638035 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured illustration drawn and lithographed by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London

Daffodil variety, Narcissus poeticus, and meadow saffron. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668466 Daffodil variety, Narcissus poeticus, and meadow saffron. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale
5855173 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale; (add.info.: Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science)

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany
FLO4671490 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Meadow saffron or wild saffron, Colchicum autumnale. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller
FLO4990324 Meadow saffron or wild saffron, Colchicum autumnale. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986590 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Passion fruit or granadilla, Passiflora ligularis (Clematis passionalis) and meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale
FLO4563226 Passion fruit or granadilla, Passiflora ligularis (Clematis passionalis) and meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), Bulgaria

Autumn flowers (Colchicaceae, Malvaceae), chromolithograph, published in 1886
Autumn flowers (Colchicaceae, Malvaceae): Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale); b) Mallow (Malva sylvestris). Chromolithograph after a drawing by Jenny Schermaul (Czech painter (1828 - 1909)

Useful and medicinal plants, chromolithograph, published in 1889
Useful and medicinal plants: 1) Wolf's-bane (Aconitum lycoctonum); 2) Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna); 3) Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger); 4) Thorn apple (Datura stramonium); 5

Plants, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Plants: 1) Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna), 2) Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), 3) Monkshood (Aconitum napellus), 4) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), 5) Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

Meadow Saffron, Colchicum Autumnale (colour litho)
2802686 Meadow Saffron, Colchicum Autumnale (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meadow Saffron, Colchicum Autumnale)

Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn
6337026 Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn by Dupin, the Younger (b.1753); (add.info.: Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn)

Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn
6337017 Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn by Dupin, the Younger (b.1753); (add.info.: Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn)

Crocus, Autumn crocus, Colchicum, Colchicum autumnale
Crocus, Autumn Crocus, Ccolchicum autumnale, Close up of mauve coloured flowers growing oudoor.-

Autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnalis) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, September

Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies
Illustration of a Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies

Autumn crocus Colchicum autumnale 1 Saffraes
Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) 1. Saffraes. 2. hermodactels tijeless / 1. Crocus 2. Colchicum / 1. Saffran 2. mort au Chien. (title on object), Autumn crocus

Double exposure of Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) flowers in high key, The Netherlands

Colchicum autumnale, Colchique d autumne; Meadow Saffron or Autumn Crocus, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)

Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron - in flower, september, in old grassland
ROG-14137 Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron - in flower, september Romania Colchicum autumnale in old grassland in autumn Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Meadow Saffron - close-up of individual flower in a meadow - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-355 Meadow Saffron - close-up of individual flower in a meadow Wiltshire - England - UK Colchicum autumnale David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Colchicum Autumnale
AUTUMN CROCUS. Colchicum Autumnale

Multiflorous striped Colchicum Autumnale
AUTUMN CROCUS. Multiflorous striped Colchicum Autumnale

AUTUMN CROCUS. Colchicum Autumnale. Line engraving

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), or Meadow Saffron, flowers. Also seen are the leaves of a Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium patense) plant. Photographed in an old hay meadow in Romania

Digital plants, 16th century artwork. These digital (hand-like) plants include orchis maculata and colchicum autumnale. Artwork from the book Phytognomonica (Naples)

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"Captivating Autumn Beauty: Colchicum autumnale" Experience the enchanting allure of Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus or meadow saffron. These exquisite flowers belong to the family Colchicaceae and Malvaceae, showcasing their vibrant colors during the fall season. Dating back to 1886, a stunning chromolithograph captures the essence of these autumn blooms in all their splendor. Another chromolithograph from 1889 showcases this plant's significance as a useful and medicinal herb. Found in Bulgaria, this species of Crocus flourishes with its delicate petals gracefully unfurling. A hand-colored lithograph from 1880 immortalizes its beauty for generations to admire. Known by various names such as Meadow Saffron and Naked Ladies, Leonhart Fuchs' depiction in his renowned work "De historia stirpium" further highlights its timeless appeal. In Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, one can witness the breathtaking sight of these captivating flowers adorning nature's canvas. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to the landscape. Often referred to as "autumn crocus, " paying homage to its resemblance to traditional crocuses while blooming during this season. Its other name, meadow saffron, hints at its historical use in herbal remedies and culinary traditions. A mesmerizing double exposure photograph taken in The Netherlands showcases these flowers against a high-key background – an artistic representation that accentuates their ethereal charm. Colchicum autumnale is truly a botanical marvel that captivates with every petal unfurled. Whether admired through vintage illustrations or experienced firsthand amidst nature's embrace, it continues to inspire awe and admiration for its timeless elegance.