Giant deathcamas (Toxicoscordion exaltatum)
Description
“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: leaves, stems, seeds, flowers Toxicoscordion exaltatum the giant deathcamas, is a North American flowering plant in the genus Toxicoscordion, reputed to be deadly poisonous. It is native to California, Oregon, and Nevada, where it can be found in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Zigadenus exaltatus, a monocot, is a perennial herb that is native to California and is endemic (limited) to California.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Liliales
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Family: Melanthiaceae
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Genus: Toxicoscordion
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