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Toxicoscordion brevibracteatum  (M. E. Jones) R. R. Gates
Desert death camas
Toxicoscordion brevibracteatum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
also called Zigadenus brevibracteatus
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Genus: Toxicoscordion
Family: Melanthiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: MAJOR

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub, Foothill Woodland, Joshua Tree Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF
Alternate Names:
JEFZigadenus brevibracteatus
Information about  Toxicoscordion brevibracteatum from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 02/05/2023).