Nuttall's death camas

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: leaves, stems, seeds, flowers This common prairie flower grows 1-2 feet tall and has long, narrow leaves near the bottom of the plant. The stout stems grow out of a large, black-coated bulb, which is poisonous, as are all parts of the plant, even when dry. Sheep are often poisoned by it. Flowers are cream-colored, 1/2 inch across, growing around the top of the stem in a round-topped cluster. The stamens have large yellow anthers. This species is similar to Camas (Z. leimanthoides) but has a papery, not fibrous, coat on the bulbous base.