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Leucojum aestivum  L.
Summer snowflake
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Leucojum aestivum is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Leucojum
Family: Amaryllidaceae  
(Liliaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: escaped cultivar
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Leucojum aestivum from other sources

[Wikipedia] Toxicity: All species of Leucojum are poisonous, as the leaves and bulbs contain the toxic alkaloids lycorine and galantamine. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).