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genus colchicum

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  1. Colchicum, genus Colchicumnoun

    chiefly fall-blooming perennial cormous herbs; sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae

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  1. genus colchicum

    The genus Colchicum, often known as autumn crocus, is a group of flowering plants that belong to the Colchicaceae family. These plants are native to Western Asia, Europe and parts of the Mediterranean. They are perennial herbs that produce purple, pink, or white flowers in late summer or autumn. An interesting characteristic of the genus is that the flowers appear before the leaves, giving the plants a unique appearance. They are well known for containing the alkaloid colchicine, which is used in the treatment of gout.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus colchicum in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus colchicum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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