Star anise, Illicium, Studio shot of brown coloured spice.

Star anise, Illicium verum, A mass of star shaped husks holding the seeds.

Crocus, Autumn crocus, Crocus goulimyi.

Crocus, Autumn crocus, Crocus goulimyi.

Crocus, Colchicum 'Antares', Autumn Crocus, close-up showing stamen.

Crocus, Autumn Crocus,Colchicum 'Antares', Backlit flowers reaching for the sky.

Crocus, Crocus sativus, Saffron crocus.

Crocus, Crocus sativus, Saffron crocus.

Crocus, Crocus sativus, Saffron crocus.

Crocus, Crocus sativus, Saffron crocus.

Crocus, Crocus sativus, Saffron crocus.

Crocus, Autumn crocus, Colchicum speciosum 'Album'.

Crocus, Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale.

Crocus, Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale.