Anticlea elegans
(Mountain Death Camas)
Anticlea elegans, Blue Lakes, Summit Co. 1075
Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6529
Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6055
Anticlea elegans, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 2320
Anticlea elegans, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 2043/2055
Anticlea elegans, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 2278
Anticlea elegans, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 8686/8706
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 Reference |
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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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