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Zigadenus brevibracteatus  (M. E. Jones) H. M. Hall

(not an active name)
Desert death camas,   Desert deathcamas,   Desert zygadene
Zigadenus brevibracteatus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Toxicoscordion brevibracteatum
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Genus: Zigadenus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: Do not eat any part of this plant.

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Joshua Tree Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSZigadenus fremontii var. brevibracteatus
JEFToxicoscordion brevibracteatum
Information about  Zigadenus brevibracteatus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
USDA PLANTS Profile (ZIBR)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).