Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Confused Tulips

More likely a confused blogger. I am informed by a sharp-eyed reader that these are autumn crocuses, Colchicum speciosum, not tulips (their stalks were distinctly pallid, making me think they were ailing tulips). At the very southern end of the Promenade right now. With two species of ants exploring their tender hearts.

2 responses to “Confused Tulips”

  1. Tulips? From the photo I can’t tell really, but I guess this is autumn crocus.

    1. Colchicum speciosum. Never even heard of them before this. Thanks for the correction!

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