Toxicoscordion micranthum
Toxicoscordion micranthum (Eastw.) A.Heller
Toxicoscordion micranthum, known as smallflower deathcamas, is a flowering plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is native to Oregon and California, particularly in the Coast Ranges from Douglas County to Napa and Sonoma Counties, with isolated populations in Lassen, Plumas, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. It is adapted to serpentine soils.
Description
Toxicoscordion micranthum is a member of the genus Toxicoscordion and is found in specific regions of Oregon and California. Its distribution includes the Coast Ranges and isolated locations such as Lassen, Plumas, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. The species is associated with serpentine soils, indicating a specialized ecological adaptation. The plant was first described in 1910 under the scientific name Toxicoscordion micranthum (Eastw.) A.Heller.
Distribution
California · Oregon
Synonyms
Zigadenus micranthusZigadenus venenosus var. micranthus
