The alkaloid colchicine is obtained from

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(D) Colchicine is a toxic natural product and secondary metabolite, first extracted from plants of the genus $Colchicum$.It is primarily obtained from

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(D) Colchicine is a toxic natural product and secondary metabolite, first extracted from plants of the genus $Colchicum$.It is primarily obtained from the dried corms and seeds of $Colchicum$ $autumnale$, commonly known as autumn crocus or meadow saffron.Since both the corms and seeds are recognized sources for the extraction of this alkaloid, the correct answer is $D$.

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