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Autumn Crocus
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Although they look very similar the Autumn Crocus (Colchicum) belongs to the Lily family while the Spring variety is part of the Iris family. These pop out of the ground on their spindly pale stalks devoid of any leaves . Only when the flowers die do the leaves appear.
Autumn Crocus was mentioned by the Egyptions in Ebers Papyrus for its medicinal value 35 centuries ago. Today the toxin alkaloid, colchicines, is used for the treatment of gout. All parts of the plant are toxic.
I love their fragile beauty - and they are a sure sign our summer is soon ending. These were hiding in the shadows in our public gardens, reaching up for the last of the late afternoon sun. I almost missed them as they were off the beaten track, it was nice to find these little hidden gems.

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::Dunstickin
02/27/15 1:42 PM GMT
Magic in the moonlight is what I first thought of!...

Gorgeous lighting and focus here!
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::Ramad
02/27/15 1:43 PM GMT
Very nice colours and lighting on the crocuses Lyn. Nice presentation too.
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::0930_23
02/27/15 1:49 PM GMT
The lighting is really good, LE.
It is a beauty for sure.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::tigger3
02/27/15 2:05 PM GMT
Oh my goodness but this is gorgeous! The lighting really enhances their lovely color, and details. It still seems strange to me that your going into autumn and we still have snow. Lol! tigs=^..^=
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::corngrowth
02/27/15 2:34 PM GMT
They are gems indeed. They will be gone soon, but they remain in your very nice photograph Lyn.
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.biffobear
02/27/15 3:26 PM GMT
The spring ones are popping out here..Love them...R.
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.susanlynn
02/27/15 4:01 PM GMT
A beautiful array of blooms and I like the dark background Lyn.
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.mesmerized
02/27/15 6:49 PM GMT
" I almost missed them as they were off the beaten track, it was nice to find these little hidden gems."...good secret-agent work, SALE...glad you found them and were able to bring them to us...love the color...beautiful post.

SAW
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.GIGIBL
02/27/15 11:12 PM GMT
Lovely shot Lyn well captured.
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::trixxie17
02/28/15 1:23 AM GMT
I have seen these Lyn but did not realize spring and autumn were from two different families - they do look a bit spindly with no leaves but always have such rich color. A lovely capture.
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::ro_and
02/28/15 9:35 AM GMT
masterpiece of an eyecatcher, well done...Ro
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
.elektronist
02/28/15 1:04 PM GMT
Perfectly framed and taken closeup. Great!
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::luckyshot
02/28/15 2:51 PM GMT
Lyn - The lighting is superb, allowing these little blooms to pop in this image. Well done!
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.Marzena
02/28/15 7:43 PM GMT
Dearest agent SALE,
I wish so much I could return the favour by posting our local springtime crocuses ... :)
So please remind me to post some April apple or cherry blossoms dedicated to you specifically.
*in April the new camera will be latest in my possession*
For the time being there are your lovely autumn crocuses to serve as reminder that life is a cycle full of beauties and surprises.
Hugs from
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.Starglow
02/28/15 11:45 PM GMT
Beautiful photo of these little blooms.
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.icedancer
03/08/15 1:25 AM GMT
So beautiful and elegant in colour and detail, the framing really shows them off so well. Favd
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