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differs from the true .crocus in having six stamens and a 

 superior ovary — that is, an ovary hidden by the bases of 

 the floral leaves which arise below it. Colchicum causes 



Fig. 39. — The Meadow Saffron {Colchicum autumnaU). 



gastro-enteritis, diarrhcEa, and hsematuria, and appears to 

 be poisonous to all animals. 



The Natural Order UmbeUi/erai includes many poisonous 

 plants. 



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