Colchicum autumnale - Autumn crocus

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) is a bulb native to the Mediterranean region and Europe, the source of the alkaloid colchicine, used medicinally for gout. All parts of the plant, especially the bulb, are poisonous.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹

Functions

• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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