Toxicoscordion venenosum

Death Camas

Family: Melanthiaceae
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Flower Color: Yellow, White
Fall Color: Not Available
Time of Interest: May, June, July
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As the common or scientific name should reveal, this plant is as poisonous as it is beautiful. It grows in Piñon-Juniper areas as well as Ponderossa or Douglas Fir dominant areas. It can be mistaken for Allium when it is not flowering, so be very careful if you're a wild onion enthusiast. 

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