autumn crocus

noun

1. any of several bulbous plants of the genus Colchicum, of the lily family, especially C. autumnale, bearing showy, crocuslike white, pink, or purple flowers in autumn.

autumn crocus

noun

1. See saffron
   a liliaceous plant, Colchicum autumnale, of Europe and N Africa having pink or purplish autumn flowers Also calledmeadow saffron Compare saffron

Word History and Origins

Origin of autumn crocus¹

First recorded in 1905–10