Crocus Collection

Crocus and Snowdrops
Colchicum (Crocus) and Galanthus (Snowdrop)

Poisonous Plants
Water Hemlock (Cicuta Virosa); Conium Maculatum; Digitalis Purpurea; Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias); Pasque Flower (Anemone Pulsatilla); Autumn Crocus

Picture No. 11808556
Black Bird-in crocus meadow, Germany Date:

Plants / Crocus Sativus
SAFFRON

Largest purple spring crocus, Crocus vernus var. obovatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Crocus sativus, saffron
Plate 25 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 10 Flore Medicale Atlas 3 (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Crocus sativa, saffron
Plate 93 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

7-SPOT LADYBIRD - crawling over Crocus
SPH-706 7-SPOT LADYBIRD - crawling over Crocus UK Coccinella 7-punctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common saffron crocus, Crocus sativa. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by L.W. from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Saffron crocus, Crocus sativa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Plants / Crocus
on Left, Crocus Vernus (Dutch Crocus) on Right, Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus)

Crocus - in spring-time
USH-1427 Crocus - mass in spring time Crocus sp. Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crocus & Snowdrop / Language of Flowers
Crocus & Snowdrop personified

Saffron Crocus - source of saffron. (Stigmas used) Greece
ROG-10908 Saffron Crocus - source of saffron. (Stigmas used) Greece Crocus sativus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Crocus In the snow
DAD-1741 CROCUSES - In the snow David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Clumps of mauve crocus flowers in spring

Bloomings of crocus in Orobie alps, Cardeto lake in Seriana valley, Bergamo province in Lombardy district, Italy.

Crocus in Spring Sandilands Provincial Forest, Manitoba, Canada

Crocus in Spring Sandilands Provincial Forest, Manitoba, Canada

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

Lily and orchid species including orchis, cypripedium, epidendrum, dendrobium, canna, crocus, strelizia
FLO4684695 Lily and orchid species including orchis, cypripedium, epidendrum, dendrobium, canna, crocus, strelizia, banana (banana), iris, fritillary (fritillary), aloe (aloes), ginger (ginger) etc

Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa
5856571 Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa; (add.info.: Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, scarlet stigma, Crocus sativa)

Decorative botanical print with gladiolus, crocus, lily, amaryllis and superb lily
5855541 Decorative botanical print with gladiolus, crocus, lily, amaryllis and superb lily; (add.info.: Five bulbous plants including scarlet gladiolus (Gladiolus cardinalis)

Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus pulchellus, C. odorus, C. longiflorus, C. odorus v. melilensis, C
FLO4712684 Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus pulchellus, C. odorus, C. longiflorus, C. odorus v. melilensis, C. thomasianus, C. pallasianus, C. carlwrightianus

Crocus
Sergio Barboni

Crocus
Lotte Grønkjær

Magnolia 6
Marie-anne Stas

Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Three studies of crocuses, 1811-1851. Creator: Anton Weiss
Three studies of crocuses, 1811-1851

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

Allegory of the Month of March, after 1730. Creator: Peeter Snyers
Allegory of the Month of March, after 1730

Autumn Crocus, Denver, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Autumn Crocus, Denver, [1930s]. Baker Federal Theatre..."Autumn Crocus" - A Romantic Comedy by C.L. Anthony'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Reproduction of illustration: "Whitehouse, Midlothian, " Scotland, showing sundial... c1915 - 1925
Reproduction of illustration: "Whitehouse, Midlothian, " Scotland, showing sundial in a garden with crocuses, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of illustration of a watercolor by Mary G. W

Magic spell
Fabien BRAVIN

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in flower in snow, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Spring crocus (Crocus vernus) flowering en masse on the Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy. April

Crocus Nivea flowering. On the background the Mount Disgrazia still covered with snow. Sondrio. Valmalenco. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Crocus flowers on spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland. Landscape photography Crocus flowers on spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland

Old wooden hut in spring High Tatras Old wooden hut in spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland. Crocus flowers on a foreground. Landscape photography

Crocus flowers on spring Ukrainian Carpathians mountains. Landscape photography Crocus flowers on spring Ukrainian Carpathians mountains. Landscape photography

Old wooden hut in spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland. Landscape photography Old wooden hut in spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland

Old wooden hut and sunset sky in spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland. Landscape photography Old wooden hut

Old wooden hut and cloudy sky in spring High Tatras mountains in Kalatowki meadow, Zakopane, Poland. Landscape photography Old wooden hut

The Crocuses at Chocholowska Valley Tatra Mountains Poland Europe

Spring crocus and European peacock butterfly
Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

Wild daffodil and snowdrops
Wild daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, and snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre

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"Crocus: A Delicate Spring Beauty" As winter fades away, nature awakens with the arrival and snowdrops. These vibrant flowers bring a burst of color to gardens and meadows, signaling the start of spring. However, beneath their enchanting appearance lies a cautionary tale - some species are poisonous plants. Among the various types of crocus, one stands out as the largest purple spring crocus - Crocus vernus. Its majestic blooms captivate onlookers with their deep hues and delicate petals. Picture No. 11808556 perfectly captures its beauty in all its glory. But crocuses aren't just admired for their aesthetics; they hold practical value too. Crocus sativus is known for producing saffron, a highly prized spice used in culinary delights around the world. This variety, also referred to as Crocus sativa or common saffron crocus, has been cultivated for centuries due to its aromatic flavor and medicinal properties. Interestingly enough, even ladybugs find solace among these blossoms. The 7-spot ladybird can often be spotted crawling over crocuses, adding an extra touch of charm to this already picturesque scene. Another noteworthy member of the crocus family is Crocus tommasinianus - a hardy plant that thrives in various climates and soil conditions. Its resilience makes it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts looking to add splashes of color throughout their landscapes. Whether you're drawn to their ornamental appeal or fascinated by their culinary significance, there's no denying that crocuses hold a special place within our natural world. From poisonous plants like Saffron crocus (Crocus sativa) to resilient varieties such as Crocus tommasinianus – each contributes something unique and beautiful when it comes time for spring's awakening.