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Toxicoscordion venenosum
Toxicoscordion venenosum
Photographer: Julie Wakelin

ID: 0000 0000 0705 1169 (2005-07-31)

Copyright © 2005 Julie Wakelin

 
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  • date of photo  May 24, 2005
  • location   Gabriola Island (british Columbia, Canada)
  • synonyms Zigadenus venenosus
  • plant community   Rocky outcrops; grassy slopes
  • notes   Entire plant is poisonous; the bulbs were mashed and used as arrow poison by the Coast Salish First Nations people.
  • photo category: Plant - annual/perennial

  • ADDITIONAL TAXONOMIC NOTES FOR THIS PHOTO
  • name change notes   Feb 19 2025: Plants of the World (POTW) update via script. Previous name: Zigadenus venenosus ; updated name: Toxicoscordion venenosum

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    1. Reviewed by Adonis (Don) Tate    Nov 2, 2005

    Action: changed name from "Zygadenus venenosus" to "Zigadenus venenosus "

    Reviewer's comments:
         "While "Zygadenus" is etymologically proper, the species was described as Zigadenus, and is generally accepted as such."

     
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