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Colchicaceae

Colchicaceae

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A family of flowering plants that includes Colchicum and Gloriosa
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒl.kɪˈkeɪ.siː/
  • Specialized
: Colchicáceas
  • Plants in the Colchicaceae family are known for producing toxic alkaloids.

Examples

  • The classification of Colchicaceae has been a topic of debate among botanists.

  • Many autumn-blooming bulb plants belong to the family Colchicaceae.

  • The Colchicaceae family includes beautiful flowers.

  • Did you know that Colchicaceae plants bloom in autumn?

  • Many autumn-blooming bulb plants belong to the family Colchicaceae.

  • Plants in the Colchicaceae family are known for producing toxic alkaloids.

  • The Colchicaceae family includes beautiful flowers.

Surface Forms

Colchicaceae singular
Colchicaceas plural

Etymology

Colchicaceae comes from the plant name Colchicum, which was named after Colchis, an old region where the plant grew. The ending -aceae marks a 'family' of plants, so Colchicaceae means the plant family related to Colchicum.