Submitted by Kathryn on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00am
One of the hidden signs of Fall is the Autumn Crocus, buried in the dense leaf fall of the woods. I am not sure if this is a False Autumn Crocus, or a Saffron, or both or neither. But they are so delicate on wispy mushroom-like stems, short lived, and I was delighted to catch sight of these.
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Whoa, that's like finding buried treasure,
and quite beautiful, too. I've never heard of autumn crocus -- awesome find!
Unlikely fall color
So ethereal and delicate and such an usual color to be found on the Autumn leaves.
I've never seen an Autumn Crocus. Now I have.
Thanks.