Toxicoscordion exaltatum
Toxicoscordion exaltatum (Eastw.) A.Heller
Toxicoscordion exaltatum, known as giant deathcamas, is a flowering plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to California, Oregon, and Nevada, particularly in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The species was first described in 1910 by A. Heller, based on earlier work by Eastw.
Description
Toxicoscordion exaltatum is a North American plant in the genus Toxicoscordion. It is found in the Sierra Nevada foothills and is known for its toxic properties. The plant is part of the Melanthiaceae family and is native to California, Oregon, and Nevada. It was formally published in 1910 under the authorship of A. Heller.
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Zigadenus exaltatus
