Colchicum × byzantinum, the Byzantine meadow saffron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae with a long history of cultivation, and no certain place of origin.

The flowers, which appear in autumn, have no scent and are light pink with a prominent central white stripe.

Each tepal has a purple tip, even white selections.

However, they belong to a different family, and unlike crocuses are toxic if eaten.

The specific epithet byzantinum means "from Byzantium" (now Istanbul).