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Colchicum autumnale

Abundant
Family : COLCHICACEAE (Autumn Crocus Family)
Common Name (UK) : Meadow Saffron
Common Name (DE) : Herbstzeitlose
Common Name (FR) : Colchique d'automne
Habitat : Wet fields
Remarks : Used in herbal medicine to treat gout. Very poisonous. Introduced to the U.S.
First appearing : August
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :August 20, 2005
  • Location :Near Gruibingen, Schwabian Alb.
    N48° 35.648' E9° 36.709'
  • Photo Date :August 26, 2005
  • Location :Oberes Hölzertal west of Stuttgart.
    N48° 44.510' E8° 59.918'
  • Photo Date :September 9, 2006
  • Location :Tarnatel, near Arosa, Switzerland.
    N46° 50.741' E9° 41.583'
  • Photo Date :October 5, 2011
  • Location :Campo de Geres, Portugal.
    N41° 46.169' W8° 10.713'