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Colchicum autumnale
Lots of these pop out of the ground in small groups during September, when everything else is dying due to the hot, dry summer. After a few days they are gone again. I assume the green leaves may be part of the same plant.
Mountain airfield with scattered trees and bushes at around 3,700'. Sun-bleached arid ground with hardy thistles and other plants.
Spotted on Sep 14, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013
