Name: Crocus
History: One of the most plentiful poisons known, it was used by Romans in
wine to poison each other. Slaves would administer minuscule doses to
themselves to keep them too sick to work. In Egypt and Israel it was believed
to cure fevers.
Uses: FOUL affects with a minor poison
Safety: toxic if ingested (minor poison)
Short: An autumn crocus
Long: An autumn crocus pokes its way out of the ground here.