Autumn Crocus

looks like: pink/purple crocus-like flowers in autumn (real crocus blooms in spring — important distinction)

where: lawns, meadows, ornamental gardens, sometimes confused with real saffron

toxic part: all parts, especially bulbs and seeds

what happens: colchicine causes multi-organ failure (kidneys, liver, bone marrow). there's no antidote

timeline: symptoms in 2-6 hours, death in 2-7 days

common mistake: foragers confusing it with wild garlic or real saffron crocus

emergency: poison control + ER, but mortality is high