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Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus)

The autumn crocus is unique because it has no leaves when it blooms. The plant's 10-inch long, dark green leaves emerge in the spring and die by early summer. The plant seems to go dormant until the fall when the flowers emerge from the ground.

The autumn crocus is a very low-maintenance plant. It doesn't have any serious pest or disease issues, and its deadly poisonous, so rabbits and deer leave it alone. However butterflies and bees regard autumn crocus as a delicious treat at a time when many summer flowers are beginning to fade.

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Buddha (Dhammapada 146)