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death camas 

Zygadenus paniculatus

Family: liliaceae 

Poisonous 

Native Perennial 

Plant Attributes

•Cool season forb

•Early growth in the spring when other forages are not available

•Bulbs have been mistaken for edible Allium (wild onion)

Forage Quality, Palatability, and Cover

•Toxic to animals at all times of the year

•Unpalatable

•Sheep most commonly poisoned

Drought / Stress Tolerance

•Drought tolerant

Grazing Tolerance

•Increaser with high intensity grazing