Autumnale Collection

Poisonous Plants
Water Hemlock (Cicuta Virosa); Conium Maculatum; Digitalis Purpurea; Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias); Pasque Flower (Anemone Pulsatilla); Autumn Crocus

Decorative botanical print with hyacinth, muscari, iris, meadow saffron and wild tulip
5855540 Decorative botanical print with hyacinth, muscari, iris, meadow saffron and wild tulip; (add.info.: Five bulbous plants including purple hyacinth (Hyacinthus), blue grape hyacinth (Muscari)

Common meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale
5856769 Common meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Bulb, stem and blue flower of the Common meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale)

Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn. Colchique d Automne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Perianthed Plants (colour litho)
6004522 Perianthed Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perianthed Plants)

Daffodil variety, Narcissus poeticus, and meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Meadow saffron or wild saffron, Colchicum autumnale. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Prospero autumnale (Scilla autumnalis). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Passion fruit or granadilla and meadow saffron
Passion fruit or granadilla, Passiflora ligularis (Clematis passionalis) and meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo

Curtis British Entomology Plate 657
Hemiptera: Delphax longipennis = Stenocranus longipennis (Curtis) [Plant: Cochicum autumnale (Autumn Crocus)] Date: 1824-39

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Autumnal elecampane or sneezeweed, Helenium autumnale.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Picture No. 10887300
Autumn Crocus - in blossom - in garden (Colchicum autumnale) Date:

Small Copper Butterfly on flower
Small Copper Butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on an Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale), or Meadow Saffron, flower. Photographed in a hay meadow in Romania and in autumn

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"Embracing the Autumnal Beauty: A Captivating Display of Nature's Hues and Hidden Dangers" As the vibrant colors of autumn paint the landscape, there is a hidden world that demands caution. Amongst the enchanting foliage lies a group of plants known as "autumnale, " some with breathtaking beauty, while others possess poisonous secrets. Laelia autumnale, with its delicate petals in shades of lavender and pink, captivates onlookers with its ethereal charm. But beware. This alluring flower conceals toxic properties within its seemingly innocent allure. Common meadow saffron, also known as Colchicum autumnale, emerges from the ground like a mystical apparition. Its elegant purple blooms resemble crocuses but hold a sinister secret - every part of this plant contains toxins that can be fatal if ingested. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 657, we witness another member of this perilous family - Meadow saffron or wild saffron (Colchicum autumnale). Its striking appearance may deceive one into thinking it harmless; however, handling or consuming any part could lead to severe health complications. But not all plants bearing the name "autumnale" are dangerous. Prospero autumnale showcases nature's artistry through magnificent perianthed flowers bursting forth in an array of vivid hues. These blossoms bring joy without posing any threat to those who admire them. Narcissus poeticus stands tall among other daffodil varieties during this season. Its white petals adorned with yellow cups exude elegance and fragrance that symbolize hope amidst fading summer days – a true delight for both eyes and nose. Helenium autumnale adds warmth to fall landscapes with its golden-yellow blooms resembling rays of sunshine captured in floral form. Though commonly referred to as sneezeweed due to historical medicinal uses causing sneezing fits when sniffed excessively, it remains a harmless beauty to behold.