Colchicum luteum
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Liliales |
Family: | Colchicaceae |
Genus: | Colchicum |
Species: | C. luteum
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Binomial name | |
Colchicum luteum |
Colchicum luteum, the yellow colchicum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae, native to Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the western Himalayas, and Tibet.[1][2] The only yellow-flowered member of its genus, a number of cultivars are available, including 'Golden Baby' and 'Vahsh'.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Colchicum luteum Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Yellow Colchicum". flowersofindia.net. Flowers of India. 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Colchicum luteum 'Golden Baby'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Colchicum luteum 'Vahsh'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.