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Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) – named, also, naked lady or the meadow saffron, is a beautiful but very poisonous flower. It contains a very toxic alkaloid named ‘colchicine’ for which no antidote. Despite his toxicity, in certain doses is used for the treatment of gout, rheumatism, nausea and diarrhea.

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