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autumn crocus

/ˈɔːtəm ˈkrəʊkəs/

翻译: 秋水仙属植物的通称,秋季开出粉红色或紫色、形似番红花的球状花,但属于不同的植物科。该植物含有秋水仙碱,一种有毒生物碱,可用于医药。

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/ˈɔːtəm ˈkrəʊkəs/C1formalscientific
  • zh秋水仙属植物的通称,秋季开出粉红色或紫色、形似番红花的球状花,但属于不同的植物科。该植物含有秋水仙碱,一种有毒生物碱,可用于医药。

A common name for plants of the genus Colchicum, which produce pink or purple flowers in autumn, resembling crocuses but belonging to a different botanical family. The plant is known for containing colchicine, a toxic alkaloid used medicinally.

  1. A flowering plantC1formal

    A perennial plant of the genus Colchicum, known for its pink or purple flowers that bloom in autumn, often confused with true crocuses.

    zh秋水仙

    • The autumn crocus blooms in late September, adding color to the garden.
    • Gardeners should be careful because autumn crocus is toxic if ingested.
    • Unlike true crocuses, the autumn crocus has six stamens.