Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
fremontii
ID:
746848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 273. 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746181



Common Names

  • Fremont's Star Lily
  • Fremont's Desert Star Lily
  • Fremont's Star-Flowered Deathcamas


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Synonyms

  • Zigadenus glaberrimus Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
  • Zigadenus fremontii Torr. ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Zigadenus douglasii Torr. [unknown]
  • Toxicoscordion fremontii minor (Baker) R.R.Gates [unknown]
  • Zigadenus fremontii salsus Jeps. [unknown]
  • Zigadenus fremontii minor Baker [unknown]
  • Zigadenus fremontii inezianus Jeps. [unknown]
  • Anticlea fremontii Torr. [unknown]
  • Zigadenus fremontii minor Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Toxicoscordion fremontii (also called Fremont's Deathcamas, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock, native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as steppes, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Toxicoscordion fremontii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Toxicoscordion fremontii is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toxicoscordion fremontii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Toxicoscordion fremontii

Toxicoscordion fremontii can be found in the western United States.

Toxicoscordion fremontii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Toxicoscordion fremontii?

Toxicoscordion fremontii

What are the common names of Toxicoscordion fremontii?

Fremont's Deathcamas

What is the natural habitat of Toxicoscordion fremontii?

Grasslands of North America

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