Meadow saffron
Colchicum troodi
Family: Colchicaceae
What it is like
A plant with an underground storage organ. This tuber is 10-25 cm under the ground. It usually has 3-4 broad and long leaves 20 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The flower is a medium size and pink to white.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Cyprus, Europe, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The stigmas or female flower parts are used as a food colouring and flavouring. Caution: It is poisonous.
Edible parts
Caution - poisonous, flowers - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Autumn crocus, Chionistra, Krokos, סתוונית בכירה