Smallflower deathcamas facts for kids
The Smallflower deathcamas (Toxicoscordion micranthum) is a type of flowering plant found in parts of North America. It belongs to a group of plants called Toxicoscordion, which are known for being poisonous. This plant gets its name "smallflower" because its flowers are smaller than many other plants in its family.
Quick facts for kids Smallflower deathcamas |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus: | Toxicoscordion |
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T. micranthum
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| Toxicoscordion micranthum (Eastw.) A.Heller
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Where Does Smallflower Deathcamas Grow?
The Smallflower deathcamas grows naturally in Oregon and California in the United States. You can mostly find it in the Coast Ranges. These ranges stretch from Douglas County in Oregon down to Napa and Sonoma Counties in California.
Sometimes, you might find small groups of these plants in other areas. These include Lassen, Plumas, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. This plant is often found in areas with special serpentine soil. Serpentine soil is a unique type of soil that only certain plants can grow in.
What Does Smallflower Deathcamas Look Like?
The Smallflower deathcamas grows from a bulb, which is like an underground storage organ. It can grow quite tall, reaching up to 70 centimeters (about 2.3 feet) high. Each plant can have many flowers, sometimes as many as 60!
The flowers are usually white or cream-colored. Some might even have small green marks on them. These flowers are quite small, measuring only about 5 to 12 millimeters across. This is why it's called "smallflower deathcamas," as its flowers are smaller than most other plants in the Toxicoscordion group.
Is Smallflower Deathcamas Dangerous?
Yes, the Smallflower deathcamas is a very poisonous plant. All parts of the plant, especially the bulb, contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be very harmful if eaten.
It is important to never touch or eat any part of this plant. If you see it in nature, it's best to admire it from a distance. Always be careful around wild plants, and never put unknown plants in your mouth.
See also
In Spanish: Toxicoscordion micranthum para niños
