Colchicum bivonae (Colchicaceae)

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Colchicum bivonae
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The Colchicum bivonae plant species is found in S. Europe. It is a member of the Colchicaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. bowlesianum. C. latifolium. C. sibthorpii. Baker. C. visianii.

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Latin Name:  Colchicum bivonae
Family:  Colchicaceae
Author:  Guss.

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:  Mountainous regions in pinewood and scrub around 500 metres[90, 148].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich well-drained loam that does not dry out rapidly in summer[1]. Requires a very sunny position[90]. This is a very difficult species to grow outdoors because of its susceptibility to slug damage, it is best grown in a bulb frame[90]. Plants can take 4 - 5 years to flower when grown from seed[164]. Plant the bulbs about 7 - 10cm deep in July[1]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].

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