Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
764668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Flora 5: 248 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764001



Common Names

  • Dwarf Meadow Saffron
  • Dwarf Saffron
  • Dwarf Saffron Crocus


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Description

Colchicum pusillum (also called Dwarf Meadow Saffron, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes, and has white, pink or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Colchicum pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to decorate bouquets and flower arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colchicum pusillum has white, star-shaped flowers and small, round seed capsules. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colchicum pusillum is a bulbous perennial plant that is propagated by seed or by division of the bulbs. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. The bulbs should be planted in the fall, about 4-6 inches deep and spaced 4-6 inches apart. The flowers appear in the fall and are best planted in groups of 3-5 for maximum effect. The foliage will die back in the winter and the bulbs should be left in the ground until the following spring.

Where to Find Colchicum pusillum

Colchicum pusillum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Greece to the Middle East.

Colchicum pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colchicum pusillum?

Colchicum pusillum

What is the common name of Colchicum pusillum?

Little Meadow Saffron

What is the natural habitat of Colchicum pusillum?

Colchicum pusillum is found in grassy meadows, pastures, and open woodlands

Species in the Colchicum genus

Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum, Colchicum kesselringii, Colchicum kotschyi, Colchicum kurdicum, Colchicum laetum, Colchicum leptanthum, Colchicum lingulatum, Colchicum longifolium, Colchicum lusitanum, Colchicum luteum, Colchicum macedonicum,

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302934: Based on the initial data import
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.