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Toxicoscordion paniculatum

Melanthiaceae

Panicled Zigadene

Toxicoscordion paniculatum
Stem erect. Leaves mostly basal, 8–20 in. long, less than 1/2 in. wide, short, edged with stiff hairs. Inflorescence is a branched cluster at top; flowers on main stem bisexual; petals white, unequal, with 3 outer petals shorter than 3 inner, all oval with pointed tips; stamens longer than petals. Flowers on side branches usually male, with stamens only. Grows in dry forests, sagebrush, at mid- to high elevations. Poisonous.

  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Flowering Time: Early Spring
  • Flower Form: 6 Petals, Lily family
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 12–30 inches
  • Habitat: East-side Forest, Shrub-Steppe
  • Found In: East Gorge, Siskiyous, Steens, Wallowas
  • Native: Yes
  • Also Known As: Foothill Death Camas
  • Latin Synonyms: Zigadenus paniculatus

Map of where Toxicoscordion paniculatum is found