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Colchicine is obtained from Colchicum autumnale. It belongs to family
Colchicine is obtained from Colchicum autumnale. It belongs to family
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The correct option is C Liliaceae
Colchicum
autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus or meadow saffron is a
toxic autumn-blooming flowering plant belonging to the family
Liliaceae. It is a perennial herb and it is commonly cultivated
as an ornamental in temperate areas, in spite of its toxicity. The
bulb-like corms of Colchicum autumnale contain colchicine, a
drug which is used in the treatment of gout. It is also used in plant
breeding to produce polyploid strains. So,
the correct answer is 'Liliaceae'.
Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus or meadow saffron is a toxic autumn-blooming flowering plant belonging to the family Liliaceae. It is a perennial herb and it is commonly cultivated as an ornamental in temperate areas, in spite of its toxicity. The bulb-like corms of Colchicum autumnale contain colchicine, a drug which is used in the treatment of gout. It is also used in plant breeding to produce polyploid strains. So, the correct answer is 'Liliaceae'.
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