Wildflowers of Europe
Colchicum autumnale
| 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 : | Abundant
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