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Death Camas, Meadow Death Camas
(Zygadenus elegans)
Form:
10-16 inches tall. Single erect stem from single bulb.
Leaves:
Basal. linear and grass-like.
Flowers:
Small creamy clusters at stem tip. Sepals and petals about
3/8 inch long with green spot at base.

Habitat:
Open forests and meadows.
Season:
Summer (July-August)
Note-this plant is poisonous.
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