Colchicum schimperi

Family: Colchicaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a corm that is 1-2.5 cm across. It has 3 leaves. The flowers are white to pink.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the desert.

Countries/locations it is found in

Israel, Mediterranean, Saudi Arabia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Caution, ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Colchicum deserti-syriaci Feinbrun; and others