Concept information
Preferred term
Colchicum
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
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
In other languages
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Finnish
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Colchicum
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myrkkyliljojen suku
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003079
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