Colchicum luteum
Colchicum luteum, the yellow colchicum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae, native to Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the western Himalayas, and Tibet.[1][2][5] The only yellow-flowered member of its genus, a number of cultivars are available, including 'Golden Baby' and 'Vahsh'.[3][4]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Colchicum |
| Species: | C. luteum |
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References
- "Colchicum luteum Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- "Yellow Colchicum". flowersofindia.net. Flowers of India. 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- "Colchicum luteum 'Golden Baby'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- "Colchicum luteum 'Vahsh'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
5. Sharma, R.K.(2023). Kukumseri: a home to Colchicum luteum Baker (Colchicaceae), a rare and endangered medicinal herb. Journal of Threatened Taxa 15(9): 23925–23927. htps://doi.org/10.11609/jot.8199.15.9.23925-23927
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