Colchicaceae

Herbs with corms. Leaves basal or cauline, often few. Flowers bisexual or unisexual, regular, in cymes or umbels. Perianth segments 6, free or connate at the base. Stamens 6, free. Ovary 3-locular; styles 3, free or connate towards the base. Fruit a capsule. c. 19 gen., mostly Africa.