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Zigadenus

Zigadenus

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A group of poisonous plants called death camas that grow mostly in North America
  • noun
  • /ˌzɪɡəˈdiːnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Livestock can become ill if they ingest Zigadenus species, also known as death camas.

Examples

  • Native tribes historically recognized the toxicity of Zigadenus and avoided its bulbs.

  • The botanist identified the plant as a member of the Zigadenus genus.

  • The Zigadenus plant is known for its toxicity.

  • Many hikers mistakenly believe Zigadenus is safe to touch.

  • Livestock can become ill if they ingest Zigadenus species, also known as death camas.

  • Native tribes historically recognized the toxicity of Zigadenus and avoided its bulbs.

  • The botanist identified the plant as a member of the Zigadenus genus.

Synonyms

death camas
vsZigadenus
  • US
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A plant with leaves like grass and small white flowers that is poisonous

is the scientific genus term used in classification rather than only a common name

Compounds

Zigadenus venenosus gramineus
  • Specialized
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Poisonous wildflower from western North America that can make animals that eat grass very sick

Zigadenus venenosus
  • Specialized
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A poisonous plant of western North America and Mexico that kills animals that eat grass

Surface Forms

Zigadenus singular
Zigadenuses plural

Etymology

Zigadenus comes from an old Greek plant name zigadenos, which people used for a poisonous bulb. Botanists kept that old name, so Zigadenus today is the plant name for the dangerous 'death camas' species that can poison animals and people.