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Zigadenus fremontii
Zigadenus fremontii (Torr.) Torr. ex S. Watson
Fremont's Deathcamas
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): Anticlea fremontii, Zigadenus fremontii var. inezianus, Zigadenus fremontii var. minor, Zigadenus fremontii var. salsus
USDA Symbol: ZIFR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Fremont’s Deathcamas is a member of the lily family (family Liliaceae). Lilies are mostly perennial herbs from rhizomes, bulbs, or corms, some rather woody and treelike, and often showy flowers in racemes or branched racemes. The family is extremely complex and botanists estimate 250 genera and 4,000-6,000 species. Many, including tulips and day lilies, are handsome ornamentals. Asparagus, Sarsaparilla, onions, and the medicinally useful Aloe are from the family. A few species are poisonous.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , ORGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Zigadenus fremontii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Zigadenus fremontii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Zigadenus fremontii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-12Research By: TWC Staff