Death Camas
Death Camas
Names: Zigadenus, meadow death camas, poison sego lily, lobelia
Description: Grass-like perennial with v-shaped leaves. Flowers are white, cream or green, small and grow in clusters. Fruit is a 3 lobed capsule.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic.
Symptoms: Occur between one and eight hours of ingestion and include drooling, lack of control, diarrhea, reduced heart rate, weakness, tremors, convulsions, coma, death.
Danger: Contains steroidal alkaloids. Can be fatal.
More information: Range Land Ecosystem and Plants
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