Pale purple crocus flowers, Crocus tommasinianus, Lilac Beauty, showing stigma and stamens, blooming in spring in Britain, close-up

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Crocus tommasinianus, Barr’s Purple or Early Crocus, is a rich purple crocus with cupped shaped flowers and long narrow leaves. Grown from bulbs, they are one of the first flowers to bloom in early spring. Image taken in Shropshire, UK

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Shropshire, UK
Photo credit: © Jackie Tweddle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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