Meadow DeathcamasToxicoscordion venenosum
Also known as Common Death Camas · Death Camas · Death Chamomile
Toxicoscordion venenosum is a highly toxic plant native to western North America. Its bulbs and all parts contain poisonous steroidal alkaloids, deadly if ingested.
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Photos of Meadow Deathcamas (Toxicoscordion venenosum)
Meadow Deathcamas Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Common Death Camas
- Death Camas
- Death Chamomile
- Elegant Death Camas
- Grassy Death Camas
- Meadow Camas
- Meadow Death Camas
- Meadow Deathcamas
- Watson's Death Camas
Synonyms
- Zigadenus venenosus S.Watson
Meadow Deathcamas Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Liliopsida |
| order | Liliales |
| family | Melanthiaceae |
| genus | Toxicoscordion |
| species | Toxicoscordion venenosum |