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Flower:Camas, Death
Family:Lily
Genus / Species:Zigadenus venenosus
Notes:This is the poisonous form of camas, easily identified while blooming because of its white or cream color as opposed to the purple or blue color of the common camas. The entire plant is highly toxic and fatal to both humans and animals.
Photo:

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - April 4, 2002

Photo 2:

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge - May 20, 2004

Guide:Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge by Russ Jolley / Poisonous Plants