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Colchicum

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Definition: 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.  COLCHICINE is also available; coord with specific PLANT STRUCTURES term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM) + specific plant chemical /ther   
See Also Colchicine 		Other names Meadow Saffron; Fall Crocus; Crocus, Autumn; Autumn Crocus; Crocus, Fall; Colchicums; Colchicum autumnales; Colchicum autumnale; autumnales, Colchicum; autumnale, Colchicum; Saffrons, Meadow; Saffron, Meadow; Meadow Saffrons

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