Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Autumn Crocus |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Native |
| Season | September |
| ImageUrl | Crocus-005 |
| Photographer | Gita |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity |  Highly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Colchicum autumnale is a perennial plant with lilac or pink flowers resembling those of the crocus, but it blooms in autumn. The leaves and flowers emerge separately, with the leaves appearing in spring and dying back before the flowers appear.
Distribution
It is native to much of Europe, including the United Kingdom, and is typically found in damp meadows and woodlands.
Medicinal/Other Uses
✅ Colchicine, derived from this plant, is used to treat gout and familial Mediterranean fever.
Edibility
Inedible - all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Human Toxicity
Highly Toxic - ingestion can lead to severe gastrointestinal distress, organ failure, and can be fatal.
Pet Toxicity
Highly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and multi-organ failure.
Active Compounds
Colchicine, demecolcine, colchicoside.