Erythronium dens-canis aka Dogtooth Violet

Erythronium dens-canis, commonly known as the dog's-tooth-violet or dogtooth violet, is a bulbous herbaceous perennial plant in the family Liliaceae. It can grow up to 25 cm (10 in) in height and is native to central and southern Europe, ranging from Portugal to Ukraine. This species is the only naturally occurring Erythronium in Europe and is not closely related to the true violets of the Viola genus. The 'Purple King' variety of Erythronium dens-canis is a perennial plant that reaches a height of around 25 cm. It features paired, broadly-oval leaves that are heavily-mottled with brown. During the spring season, brown, erect stems emerge, bearing solitary, nodding flowers that are mauve-pink in color and measure around 4-5 cm wide. These flowers have yellow edges at their bases, and their reflexed petals reveal long, white anthers with purple tips. Erythronium dens-canis itself produces a single flower in white, pink, or lilac hues at the beginning of spring. The petals, growing to approximately 3 cm in length, are reflexed at the top and display a yellow tint at the base. The leaves of this species are ovate to lanceolate and grow in pairs, featuring distinctive brown spots. The oblong-shaped bulb of Erythronium dens-canis resembles a dog's tooth, hence the common name "dog's tooth violet" and the Latin specific epithet dens-canis, which translates as "dog's tooth".