Toxicoscordion fontanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontanum
ID:
743906
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eastw.) Zomlefer & Judd
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(2): 305. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743239
Common Names
- Toxicoscordion fontanum
- Mountain Deathcamas
- Fontanum Deathcamas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Toxicoscordion fontanum (also called Fontanum Toxicoscordion, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water, and has linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicoscordion fontanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Toxicoscordion fontanum is small and white, with 3 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxicoscordion fontanum is a perennial herb that is native to western North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Toxicoscordion fontanum
Toxicoscordion fontanum is native to western North America.
Toxicoscordion fontanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxicoscordion fontanum?
Toxicoscordion fontanum
What is the common name of Toxicoscordion fontanum?
Fontan's deathcamas
What is the natural habitat of Toxicoscordion fontanum?
Dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the southwestern United States
Species in the Toxicoscordion genus
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289517: Based on the initial data import
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Wendy Beth Zomlefer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zomlefer' in the authors string.