Crocus Maesiacus, 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846).

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Crocus Maesiacus, illustration from 'Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D'après les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l'Herbier de l'amateur.', pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving). from the Alps and autumn-flowering; not to be confused with the Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, which is mauve.

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