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
Uvularia floridana Chapm.
Uvularia floridana Chapm.
Uvularia floridana, Florida bellwort, is a perennial herb native to the southeas…
Colchicum speciosum Steven
Colchicum speciosum Steven
Colchicum speciosum is a toxic autumn-blooming perennial cultivated as a garden …
Colchicum szovitsii Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Colchicum szovitsii Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Colchicum szovitsii is a flowering plant species in the Colchicaceae family nati…
Colchicum trigynum (Steven ex Adams) Stearn
Colchicum trigynum (Steven ex Adams) Stearn
Colchicum trigynum is a native of Turkey, Iran and the Caucasus, often grown as …
Wurmbea recurva B.Nord.
Wurmbea recurva B.Nord.
Wurmbea recurva is a tuberous Colchicaceae plant native to south-west Cape Provi…
Tripladenia cunninghamii D.Don
Tripladenia cunninghamii D.Don
Tripladenia is a monotypic Colchicaceae genus with one native Australian species…
Uvularia grandiflora Sm.
Uvularia grandiflora Sm.
Uvularia grandiflora Sm. is a large-flowered herbaceous woodland perennial nativ…
Colchicum lusitanum Brot.
Colchicum lusitanum Brot.
Colchicum lusitanum Brot. is a Colchicaceae flowering plant native to southwest …
Gloriosa superba L.
Gloriosa superba L.
Gloriosa superba L. is a climbing poisonous perennial plant widely used in tradi…
⚠️ Poisonous
Colchicum autumnale L.
Colchicum autumnale L.
Colchicum autumnale is a toxic herbaceous perennial native to Europe, source of …
⚠️ Poisonous
Burchardia umbellata R.Br.
Burchardia umbellata R.Br.
Burchardia umbellata is a small herb with edible tubers eaten by Aboriginal Aust…
Wurmbea latifolia T.D.Macfarl.
Wurmbea latifolia T.D.Macfarl.
Wurmbea latifolia is a small cormous perennial herb found in southeastern Austra…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Colchicaceae?
Colchicaceae plants belong to the Liliales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 71 species gallery above for visual identification references. 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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