Crocus Collection (page 9)

While the peaks of Gerola valley in the background are still snow capped the first Crocus Nivea flowers are blooming in the Culino alp announcing the arrival of spring. Orobie Alps

Colorful Crocus in meadows framed by snowy peaks Alpe Granda Sondrio province Masino Valley Valtellina Lombardy Italy Europe

Crocus during spring blooming, Entova Alp, Malenco Valley, province of Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Close-up of crocus in bloom, Alpe Braccia, Malenco Valley, province of Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Crocus during spring blooming, Alpe Braccia, Malenco Valley, province of Sondrio, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Snowy peaks and Crocus flowers during spring bloom, Davos, Sertig Valley, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Close up of Crocus flowers during spring bloom, Davos, Sertig Valley, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Robins in the snow with banners on a New Year card
Robins in the snow with yellow banners on a New Year card -- A Band of Hope. Date: circa 1890s

White and purple flowers on a hand-coloured card
White snowdrops and purple crocuses on a hand-coloured greetings card with gothic style text. Date: circa 1890s

Crocus Garden 1904
A young woman, seated on a garden bench, enjoys the abundance of crocii (in white, yellow & purple) planted in large beds & in long tom pots on an Auricula theatre. Date: 1904

Least purple crocus, Crocus minimus.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

Golden crocus, Crocus aureus.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830

Crocus-flowered meadow-saffron Colchicum crociflorum.. Illustration by Miss C. Curtis (Samuels daughter?), engraved by Weddell

Crocus-leav d ixia with purple flowers, native of Spain and Italy, Ixia bulbocodium.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Woodland Crocus - mass flowering -ʳpring - March
Woodland Crocus - mass flowering -╩│pring - March (Crocus tommasinianus ). private garden - Haslemere - Surrey - UK

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Crocus blossom detail
USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Crocus blossom detail. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(Large format sizes available)

Spring crocus (Crocus vernus) is a harbinger of spring in the high mountains of the alps. It often forms flower meadows around the mountain Alps of the local farmers. Eastern Alps, South Tyrol, Italy

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in the south tyrolian alps are the harbinger of spring
Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in the south Tyrolean alps are the harbinger of spring in the mountains. Meadow with blooming crocus near Moelten. Italy, South Tyrol

The Karwendel Mountain Range near Gramai in valley Falzthurntal during spring close
The Karwendel Mountain Range near Gramai in Falzthurntal during spring, by Lake Achensee and the village of Pertisau. Spring meadow with spring-crocus

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in the austrian alps in the Eng valley
Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in the Austrian alps in the Eng valley. Mt. Lamssnspitze in the background

Colorful crocus in meadows framed by snowy peaks, Alpe Granda, Sondrio province, Masino Valley, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Blue sky on the colorful crocus flowers in bloom, Alpe Granda, Sondrio province, Masino Valley, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Colorful flowers on green meadows framed by the alpine village of Chiareggio, Malenco Valley, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Green meadows covered with blooming crocus framed by snowy peaks in spring, Barchi, Malenco Valley, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Medical plants
Illustration of a medical plants

Autumn crocus, meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale)
Illustration engraving of a Autumn crocus, meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale)

Illustration of Saffron Crocus, Usak

Cross-section illustration of various plants grown in single container

Flamed Crocus
Crocus Spring Beauty

Crocus
Spring crocus at Dartington

Narrow-Leaved Crocus
circa 1800: A yellow crocus, or sternbergia lutea in its narrow-leaved form. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Large bouquet of flowers in a wooden tub, 1606-07, (oil on canvas)
XAM66447 Large bouquet of flowers in a wooden tub, 1606-07, (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 98x73 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Emotion (Ergriffenheit), 1900
XAM72456 Emotion (Ergriffenheit), 1900 by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 115x70 cm; Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; Swiss, out of copyright

Water Lilies 1895 (oil on canvas)
BAL234902 Water Lilies 1895 (oil on canvas) by Levitan, Isaak Ilyich (1860-1900); 92x128 cm; Astrakhan State Gallery B.M. Kustodiev, Astrakhan, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Flowers in a Greenhouse, 1864 (oil on canvas)
XKH149516 Flowers in a Greenhouse, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 130x98.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

Purple crocus in a garden in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Purple Crocus closeup

Purple crocus

White Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in full bloom in the Eastern Alps of central Europe. Austria, Tyrol, April

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in full bloom in the Eastern Alps of central Europe. Austria, Tyrol, April

Crocuses (Crocus) in Clara Zetkin Park, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

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White wild crocus -Crocus malyi- en route to Schwarzenberg alp, Fischbachau-Elbach, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Flowering purple and white Crocuses -Crocus vernus hybrids- on a crocus meadow in spring

Crocus meadow in the high mountains, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria

Spring Crocus -Crocus vernus-, Bavaria, Germany

Crocus meadow on the Sellamatt in Toggenburg, the snowy Churfirsten at the back, Schibenstoll, Zuestoll, Brisi, Frumsel, Unterwasser, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

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"Crocus: A Delicate Spring Beauty" As winter fades away, nature awakens with the arrival and snowdrops. These vibrant flowers bring a burst of color to gardens and meadows, signaling the start of spring. However, beneath their enchanting appearance lies a cautionary tale - some species are poisonous plants. Among the various types of crocus, one stands out as the largest purple spring crocus - Crocus vernus. Its majestic blooms captivate onlookers with their deep hues and delicate petals. Picture No. 11808556 perfectly captures its beauty in all its glory. But crocuses aren't just admired for their aesthetics; they hold practical value too. Crocus sativus is known for producing saffron, a highly prized spice used in culinary delights around the world. This variety, also referred to as Crocus sativa or common saffron crocus, has been cultivated for centuries due to its aromatic flavor and medicinal properties. Interestingly enough, even ladybugs find solace among these blossoms. The 7-spot ladybird can often be spotted crawling over crocuses, adding an extra touch of charm to this already picturesque scene. Another noteworthy member of the crocus family is Crocus tommasinianus - a hardy plant that thrives in various climates and soil conditions. Its resilience makes it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts looking to add splashes of color throughout their landscapes. Whether you're drawn to their ornamental appeal or fascinated by their culinary significance, there's no denying that crocuses hold a special place within our natural world. From poisonous plants like Saffron crocus (Crocus sativa) to resilient varieties such as Crocus tommasinianus – each contributes something unique and beautiful when it comes time for spring's awakening.