Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus
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The Colchicum autumnale plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Colchicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Autumn crocus.

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Latin Name:  Colchicum autumnale
Common Name:  Autumn crocus
Family:  Colchicaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant, but especially the bulb[200], are poisonous[4, 7, 10, 19, 65]. They cause vomiting, violent purging, serious inflammation of the stomach and bowels, and death[232]. Handling the corms can cause skin allergies in some people[238].
 
Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.15
 
Habitat:  Meadows and damp woodland clearings[1, 10, 13] on calcareous and neutral soils[17]. Extremely rare away from the Bristol Channel in Britain[7].

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