Colchicum lingulatum

Colchicum lingulatum is a species of flowering plant in the Colchicaceae family. It is native to north-western Turkey and to Greece. Colchicum lingulatum blooms in early autumn, with pink flowers approximately 3–4 cm (1" to 1.5") in size, with widely spaced petals. The stamens are a prominent yellow. The foliage begins to grow after the flowers.

Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:


 * Colchicum lingulatum subsp. lingulatum - Greece and Turkey
 * Colchicum lingulatum subsp. rigescens K.Perss. - Turkey