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

Magic spell
Fabien BRAVIN

Magic spell
Fabien BRAVIN

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Fabien BRAVIN

Magic spell
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Double purple
Hilda van der Lee

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

Magic spell
Fabien BRAVIN

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

Pleine Lune
Fabien BRAVIN

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpet in area of snowmelt. Pollinated by solitary bees and bumblebees. In valley, near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpets in areas of snowmelt. Near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

A female photographer among crocuses in Soapery Gardens
A female photographer sits in the midst of a sea of purple and white crocuses in Soapery Gardens, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. She wears brightly coloured clothes Date: 2014

Crocus flower (Crocus sp) stigma - close up

Crocus (Crocus sp), flowering, cultivated plant in Westfalenpark, Dortmund, Germany, March

Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
I Leucoium bulbosum Autumnale tenuifolium; II Colchicum vulgare plyanthos; III Colchicum bitlorum; IIII Colchicum vulgare album; V Colchicum vulgare purpura scente flore; Besler was an apothecary in

Crocus flowers at Campelli di Schilpario with Cimone della Bagozza mount. Schilpario, Val di Scalve, Bergamo district, Lombardy, Italy

Crocus blooming by the little chapel of Maria Schnee, Pfundser Tschey, Pfunds, Landeck, Tiroler Oberland, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Crocus blooming in the valley of Pfundser Tschey, Pfunds, Landeck, Tiroler Oberland, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Spring flowering of Crocus at Corte Grande. Valle di Albaredo, Orobie, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy

Bloomings of crocus in Scalve valley, Orobie alps in Bergamo province, Lombardy, Italy

Harvest of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

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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.