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poison camas

 

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Noun poison camas has 1 sense
  1. poison camas, Zigadenus nuttalli - a common perennial death camas; Tennessee to Kansas to Texas
    --1 is a kind of death camas, zigadene
    --1 is a member of Zigadenus, genus Zigadenus

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Poison Camas

Noun (Botany)

A perennial flowering plant, scientifically known as Zigadenus venenosus, native to North America and commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands. Poison camas is characterized by its white or yellowish flowers and grass-like leaves, and it is highly toxic when ingested.

Example Sentence:

The local ranchers were wary of grazing their livestock in areas where poison camas grew abundantly.

Adjective

Referring to something or someone pertaining to poison camas.

Example Sentence:

Handle the poison camas plants with extreme caution as they contain harmful alkaloids.

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