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The plant source of Colchicine is belonging to Family:

AMalvaceae

BSolanaceae

CLeguminosae

DLiliaceae

Answer:

D. Liliaceae

Read Explanation:

  • Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus or meadow saffron is a toxic autumn-blooming flowering plant belonging to the family Liliaceae.

  • Colchicine is an important medicinal compound used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults.


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