Anticlea elegans

(Mountain Death Camas)

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Anticlea elegans, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1075

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Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6529

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Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6055

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Anticlea elegans, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 2320

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Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 2043/2055

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Anticlea elegans, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 2278

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Anticlea elegans, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 8686/8706

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Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 2075

Scientific Name Anticlea elegans (Zigadenus elegans) USDA PLANTS Symbol ANEL5
Common Name Mountain Death Camas ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 810373
Family Melanthiaceae (False Hellebore) SEINet
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Description Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (6500 to 13000 ft); dry to moist areas on hillsides, along streams, open areas and meadows.
Plant: Erect perennial 8 to 24 inches tall, multiple grass-like stalks.
Leaves: Long, basal, linear (long and narrow) leaves with parallel veins.
Inflorescence: Saucer-like flowers in racemes, each about 3/4-inch across, 6 white/cream-colored tepals, yellow-green concentric band around center.
Bloom Period: June to August.
Reference: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and Zigadenus elegans in SEINet.
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Colorado Status:
Native
Very Poisonous

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