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Colchicum

Colchicum

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A plant with a bulb-like root that makes flowers in autumn like a crocus
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒlkɪkəm/
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  • The Colchicum flowers bloom beautifully in the autumn.
  • Colchicum flowers

Examples

  • In the autumn, the colchicum displays beautiful purple flowers that brighten up the garden.

  • The Colchicum in our garden blooms late in autumn, adding color after most flowers have faded.

  • Botanists study various species of Colchicum for their medicinal properties and unique blooming cycle.

  • She mistook a Colchicum for a crocus, not realizing it can be toxic if ingested.

  • Many gardeners love to plant Colchicums for their vibrant colors.

  • The colchicum thrives in well-drained soil, producing lovely blossoms each fall.

  • Each year, the colchicum surprises gardeners with its stunning blooms that emerge after the first frost.

Synonyms

genus Colchicum
vsColchicum
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9.9

A group of small garden plants that grow from underground bulbs and make flowers in autumn

uses a common name and general flowering plant wording rather than taxonomic detail

Compounds

Colchicum autumnale
  • Specialized
9.9

A bulb plant with pale purple or white flowers that blooms in autumn and is highly poisonous

genus Colchicum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small garden plants that grow from underground bulbs and make flowers in autumn

Surface Forms

Colchicum singular
Colchicums plural

Etymology

Colchicum comes from the ancient place name Colchis by the Black Sea, where the plant was well known in old stories. So, Colchicum now names the 'autumn crocus', a fall-blooming plant that appears after most flowers have finished.