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Colchicum MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Colchicum
Tree Number(s)
B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.875.175.170
Unique ID
D003079
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003079
Annotation
COLCHICINE is also available
Scope Note
A genus of poisonous, liliaceous plants. The roots (corms) of Colchicum autumnale, the fall crocus or meadow saffron, yield COLCHICINE, which is used as a biochemical tool and to treat gout. Other members of this genus yield saffron dye, flavoring agents, and aromatics.
Entry Term(s)
Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale
Crocus, Autumn
Fall Crocus
Meadow Saffron
Registry Number
txid13444
Related Numbers
txid45005
See Also
Colchicine
Public MeSH Note
91,63-85; was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-90; was heading 1963-85
History Note
91(86)63; was see under PLANTS, MEDICINAL 1986-90; was heading 1963-85
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Colchicum Preferred
Colchicum autumnale Narrower
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