Death camas (Toxicoscordion)

Death camas

Also known as: Camas

Death camas is a genus of flowering plants. Members of death camas may also be distinguished from other similar members of the deathcamas tribe by the presence of narrow, clawed tepals with a single, conspicuous, rounded gland. The genus is mainly distributed in the midwestern United States and western North America.

Scientific classification

Genus

Death camas (Toxicoscordion)

Family

Bunchflower

Order

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

Death Camas Common star lily Nuttall's deathcamas Foothill death camas Small-flower death camas Smallflower deathcamas

Care Guide for Death camas

Every week

Water

Water: Death camas thrives in moderate climates, preferring evenly moist soil. It requires weekly watering to maintain hydration and demonstrates moderate drought tolerance. Its growth cycle aligns with seasonal rainfall, enhancing its resilience and adaptation to outdoor temperate environments.

Propagation: Propagation of death camas involves seed sowing and division, requiring well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and bright indirect light. Handle with gloves due to toxicity. Challenges include moderate difficulty, seed dormancy, and toxicity. Key steps: collect and stratify seeds, maintain moisture, and divide mature bulbs in dormancy.

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