Toxicoscordion venenosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venenosum
ID:
746500
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) Rydb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 30: 272 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745833
Common Names
- Toxicoscordion venenosum
- Poison Hemlock
- Venenosum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Toxicoscordion venenosum (also called Poison hemlock, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Toxicoscordion venenosum has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Toxicoscordion venenosum var. gramineum (Rydb.) BrasherToxicoscordion venenosum var. venenosum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Toxicoscordion venenosum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxicoscordion venenosum is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Toxicoscordion venenosum
Toxicoscordion venenosum can be found in the temperate forests of the western United States.
Toxicoscordion venenosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxicoscordion venenosum?
Toxicoscordion venenosum
What is the common name of Toxicoscordion venenosum?
Death Camas
What is the natural habitat of Toxicoscordion venenosum?
Toxicoscordion venenosum is found in moist meadows and woodlands in North America.
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-289889: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.