Colchicum autumnale - Autumn ‘crocus’
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Colchicum autumnale - Autumn ‘crocus’ by Helen Allen
Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as the Autumn Crocus, is a perennial plant that blooms in the autumn, producing large, purple or pink flowers that resemble crocuses. This plant is highly toxic, containing colchicine, a powerful compound historically used in the treatment of gout and certain inflammatory conditions.
Chelsea Physic Garden has been a centre of medicinal plant knowledge for over 350 years. Established in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, it is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Britain. Its living collection includes species from across the globe, many with histories deeply rooted in medicinal and cultural practice. Today, the Garden continues to inspire learning, offering a space for people to connect with nature and explore the essential role plants play in our health, culture, and survival.
Chelsea Physic Garden has been a centre of medicinal plant knowledge for over 350 years. Established in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, it is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Britain. Its living collection includes species from across the globe, many with histories deeply rooted in medicinal and cultural practice. Today, the Garden continues to inspire learning, offering a space for people to connect with nature and explore the essential role plants play in our health, culture, and survival.