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meadow saffron
meadow saffron or autumn crocus, perennial garden ornamental ( Colchicum autumnale ) of the family Liliaceae ( lily family). Native to Europe and N Africa, it has escaped from gardens to meadows and fields in some parts of the United States. Its poisonous corms and seeds were the source of the... Read more |
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colchicine
colchicine , alkaloid extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and especially from the corms of the autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale (see meadow saffron ). The metabolic effect of colchicine is not known, but it is thought that it may decrease production of lactic acid and prevent... Read more |
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Red Tide
Red tide Red tides are a marine phenomenon in which water is stained a red, brown, or yellowish color because of the temporary abundance of a particular species of pigmented dinoflagellates (these events are known as "blooms"). Also called phytoplankton, or planktonic algae, these single-celled... Read more |
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Claude Mellan
Mellan, Claude (bapt. Abbeville, 23 May 1598; d Paris, 9 Sept. 1688). French engraver. One of the most renowned engravers of his period, he was best known for his portraits, but he also made prints after Poussin and Vouet, for example. He was a technical virtuoso and instead of using cross-hatching... Read more |
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chrysanthemum
chrysanthemum , name for a large number of annual or perennial herbs of the genus Chrysanthemum of the family Asteraceae ( aster family), some cultivated in Asia for at least 2,000 years. The chrysanthemum is the floral emblem of the imperial family of Japan; the highest officials are honored by... Read more |
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Patience
490. Patience (See also Longsuffering.) Amelia idealized personification of patience and perseverance. [Br. Lit.: Amelia ] dock bloom symbolizes patience. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 454] Enid constant and patient wife of Sir Geraint. [Welsh Lit.: Mabinogion ; Br. Lit.: “Idylls of... Read more |
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stock
stock in botany, common name for any species of the genus Matthiola, for Malcomia maritima (Virginia stock), and for the wallflower, all belonging to the family Cruciferae ( mustard family), and for a carnation of the family Caryophyllaceae ( pink family). Most are herbs indigenous to the... Read more |
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Dainty wine-glass shaped blooms; Best Of The Bunch COLCHICUM.(Features)
ALSO known as 'naked ladies' and 'meadow...these dainty little additions...glasss-haped blooms with leaves...Although colchicums look like...Album'. Colchicum are known for their...thrive in shade and are good...or light shade. Other good... |
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Urban decay ; Making your own compost is easy and can be heaps of fun, writes...
...fireplace can also be added...mould is also invaluable...THE BUNCH Colchicum Also known as 'naked ladies' and 'meadow...these dainty little additions...shaped blooms with leaves...Although colchicums look like...thrive in shade and are good... |
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SEASONS TO BE CHEERFUL; WE.
...be in full bloom just now...but they also provide spectacular...unrelated colchicums , which look...This bulb - also known as the Cape...period. Colchicum: Most of...colchicums (also known as Meadow Saffron or Naked Ladies) have large...and more ... |