Meadow Saffron in Kings Wood.
On a walk through the woods Graham drew my attention to some flowers that we had not seen before, which turned out to be Meadow Saffron. Given their appearance, it came as know surprise to learn that they are also known as Autumn Crocus, though their other name of Naked Lady did raise an eyebrow. The latter appellation comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. It's location in the woods was also a surprise, as the plant is usually found in wet meadows on clay soil, having seen other images of the plant, the ones we saw in the woods do seem a little pale and "leggy".
Meadow Saffron 01
Meadow Saffron 02
