Colchicaceae is a family of plants that belong to the lily order. The family includes 17 genera and over 230 species of flowering plants that are commonly found in temperate regions around the world. Some other synonyms for Colchicaceae include Meadow-Saffron Family, Autumn Crocus Family, and Bitter Root Family. These plants are known for their beautiful blooms and are often cultivated as ornamental plants. They are also widely used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. Colchicaceae plants contain a variety of alkaloids that have been used for centuries to treat a range of ailments from gout and rheumatism to cancer.