Colchicum luteum (Colchicaceae)

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The Colchicum luteum plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Colchicaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Colchicum luteum
Family:  Colchicaceae
Author:  Bak.

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:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Stony or earthy hillsides and alpine meadows at higher altitudes[200].

General Uses: The following notes are for C. autumnale. Since this plant also contains colchicine it can be assumed that it has the same uses[K]. The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt to find new, improved varieties[148]. It works by doubling the chromosome number[89].

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