California corn lily, California false hellebore, Western false hellebore
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Veratrum californicum var. californicum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
Wetlands: Arid West: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
[wnps.org] Description: Description
Large bright green elliptical ribbed leaves; inflorescences of numerous yellowish-green blooms in tall spikes.
All parts are poisonous to eat.
Sun to partial shade. Moist to dry. Perennial, largest native member of the lily family; grows 3 to 5 ft tall; rhizomatous.
At a Glance:
Habitat: Moist meadows and woodlands, lowlands to subalpine.
Flowers: Six saucer shaped white tepals with a green center (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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Suggested Citation
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
with data contributed by
public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2025.The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 07/18/2025).
