Key Identification Features
- It can be recognized by its white to pinkish-lilac flowers, which bloom in very early spring.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Colchicaceae
Colchicaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Liliales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 71 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Colchicaceae Species
Ornithoglossum undulatum Sweet
Ornithoglossum undulatum Sweet
Ornithoglossum undulatum Sweet is a cormous perennial native to southern Africa,…
Wurmbea dioica (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Wurmbea dioica (R.Br.) F.Muell.
Wurmbea dioica is a small Australian herb with three subspecies that grows acros…
Colchicum cupanii Guss.
Colchicum cupanii Guss.
Colchicum cupanii, the Mediterranean meadow saffron, is a variable fall-blooming…
Schelhammera undulata R.Br.
Schelhammera undulata R.Br.
The lilac lily, Schelhammera undulata, is a small understory flowering plant fro…
Colchicum hungaricum Janka
Colchicum hungaricum Janka
Colchicum hungaricum, the Hungarian crocus, is an early-spring flowering Colchic…
Wurmbea biglandulosa (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl.
Wurmbea biglandulosa (R.Br.) T.D.Macfarl.
Wurmbea biglandulosa is a small cormous perennial herb with white spring flowers…
Sandersonia aurantiaca Hook.
Sandersonia aurantiaca Hook.
Sandersonia aurantiaca, the only species in the Sandersonia genus, is a poisonou…
Colchicum montanum L.
Colchicum montanum L.
Colchicum montanum L. is described with linear, very spreading leaves, and refer…
Colchicum stevenii Kunth
Colchicum stevenii Kunth
Colchicum stevenii Kunth is an eastern Mediterranean autumn-blooming perennial c…
Disporum viridescens (Maxim.) Nakai
Disporum viridescens (Maxim.) Nakai
Disporum viridescens is a rhizomatous flowering plant in genus Disporum found in…
Colchicum szovitsii Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Colchicum szovitsii Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Colchicum szovitsii is a flowering plant species in the Colchicaceae family nati…
Uvularia puberula Michx.
Uvularia puberula Michx.
Uvularia puberula, mountain bellwort, is a US native perennial herb with 1-3 pal…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Colchicaceae?
Colchicaceae plants belong to the Liliales order in the Plantae kingdom. It can be recognized by its white to pinkish-lilac flowers, which bloom in very early spring. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Colchicaceae?
Colchicaceae is classified in the order Liliales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 71 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Colchicaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Colchicaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Colchicaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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