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Colchicum  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • autumnales, Colchicum
  • Colchicum autumnale
  • Colchicum autumnales

Note

  • COLCHICINE is also available

Scope note

  • A genus of poisonous, liliaceous plants. The roots (corms) of Colchicum autumnale, the fall crocus or meadow saffron, yield COLCHICINE, which is used as a biochemical tool and to treat gout. Other members of this genus yield saffron dye, flavoring agents, and aromatics.

History note

  • 91(86)63; was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-90; was heading 1963-85

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003079

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