Stenanthium leimanthoides
Stenanthium leimanthoides (A.Gray) Zomlefer & Judd
Stenanthium leimanthoides is a monocot wildflower in the Melanthiaceae family. It is found in the eastern United States, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. This species was published in 2002 and is sometimes considered a synonym of Stenanthium densum. It is known by the common name pine barren deathcamas and is classified as poisonous.
Description
Stenanthium leimanthoides is a member of the Melanthiaceae family and is native to several states in the eastern United States. The species was formally described in 2002 by Zomlefer and Judd, with the original name attributed to A. Gray. It is commonly referred to as pine barren deathcamas and is known for its toxic properties. Taxonomic treatment of this species varies, with some sources recognizing it as a distinct species and others treating it as a synonym of Stenanthium densum.
Distribution
Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Virginia · West Virginia
Synonyms
Oceanoros leimanthoidesZigadenus leimanthoidesAmianthium leimanthoides
