MONOCOTYLEDONS 



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milky juice of a disagreeable odour and bitter taste 

 exudes from the eorm. 



Fig. 9.— Meadow Saffron {Colchicum autumnale) 



Poisonous Frojnrties, — All parts are dangerous. 

 Water in which the leaves and flowers have been 

 allowed to stand becomes very poisonous. Cattle have 



(C935) 



