Simpson Shadehouse - Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Simpson Shadehouse - Adelaide Botanic Gardens

03 April 2014

Autumn crocus

Earlier this week I found this poking up underneath a pelargonium.  Autumn crocus or Colchicum autumnale is not a true crocus and all parts of the plant are poisonous.  The active ingredient is colchicine which actually has medical uses in the treatment of gout, some fevers and in the treatment of cancer but don't try it at home!!


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