Colchicum hungaricum, commonly known as the Hungarian crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Colchicum. It is distinguished by its white to pinkish-lilac flowers that emerge in very early spring.
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Is it poisonous?
Toxic. The note covers its whole genus. Autumn crocus; colchicine in all parts Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Colchicum atticum — toxic
- Colchicum triphyllum — toxic
- Colchicum doerfleri — toxic
- Colchicum trigynum — toxic
- Colchicum chimonanthum — toxic
- Colchicum pusillum — toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Liliales
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Genus
- Colchicum
- Species
- Colchicum hungaricum
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