Thursday, 1 February 2024

Plants We Used To Use 297. Meadow saffron

Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) seeds contain alkaloids. Cholchicine has been used to treat gout and Cholicoside to relax muscles.
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My first Speckled wood ( Parage aegeria tircis ) of the year, in my Loughor garden.

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