Autumn Crocus Crocus, Autumn Fall Crocus Meadow Saffron
Scope note in English
A genus of poisonous, liliaceous plants. The roots (corms) of Colchicum autumnale, the fall crocus or meadow saffron, yield COLCHICINE, which is used as a biochemical tool and to treat gout. Other members of this genus yield saffron dye, flavoring agents, and aromatics.
See also reference (FX) in Slovak
kolchicín
See also reference (FX) in English
Colchicine
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