Purple Crocus Flower

 

When I set out on my walk today, on a gray overcast day I didn't expect many possibilities for photographs.  So imagine my surprise when I looked down and saw these Purple Crocus flowers not two houses away, only 2 feet from the curb.  They were in amongst the big exposed roots of a huge tree and there were a lot of leaves around, just outside the picture area.  I loved the flash of subtle color when everything else was dark around them.  The big problem was, "What are these called?"  Well, Google to the rescue and I hope Google is correct!