Crocus, Autumn Crocus, Fall Crocus, Meadow Saffron, Mysteria, Vellorita, Wonder Bulb. Tubular purple or white flowers which emerge from the underground bulb. Upon ingestion, immediate burning pain in mouth and throat with intense thirst followed by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Less than one flower can be deadly. Has flowers of white, yellow, red, pink or blue.
Ingestion causes stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Large bush of up to 15 feet. Stems and twigs are usually reddish brown. The leaves are 6 inches or longer, dark green above, grayish and fuzzy beneath, and scalloped around the margin. The tiny white flowers are borne in huge clusters. Flowers may also be rose, deep blue or greenish white in color.