Blooms form chalice-shaped cups
The genus is called autumn crocus because they bloom in fall, but some species bloom in winter or spring
This medicine uses highly diluted natural substances to relieve symptoms
Oct 02, 2004 · The unrivalled queen of the autumn crocuses is Colchicum speciosum Album
Other members of the Colchicaceae include Gloriosa species and Merendera species
Long-lasting and dependable, they are an excellent source of carefree color for the border and woodland garden
Suggested use: Among shrubs or low groundcovers, or in a grassy area by a wall or fence, where the foliage will not be mowed prematurely in the spring
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Jun 06, 2012 · Colchicum is a homeopathic remedy for gout, and is often used for dealing with the intense the pain, which is the most well-know of all gout symptoms
Plant colchicum for the joy of seeing fresh flowers at the end of a long, hot summer
It is a member of the botanical family Colchicaceae, and is native to West Asia, Europe, parts of the Mediterranean coast, down the East African coast to South Africa and the Western Cape
Colchicum autumnale, or Autumn Crocus, is a perennial herb with basal, slender leaves; long, tubular, 6 parted, purple-pink to white flowers that blossom in autumn (hence the common name)