Mountain Death Camas
Anticlea elegans
maskihkiy (extreme caution)
Beautiful but deadly — closely resembles edible wild onions (but lacks any onion smell) and Blue Camas bulbs. All parts contain toxic zygadenine alkaloids. The leading cause of livestock poisoning in western Canada. Never harvest any onion-like plant that does not smell like onion.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Mountains, Foothills, Prairie
Light
Moist meadows
Bloom Time
June–Aug
Toxic to Pets— FATAL if consumed
Growing & Cultivation
Growing information for Mountain Death Camas is coming soon.
Have experience growing this plant in Alberta? We'd love to hear from you.
Contribute your knowledgeAlways verify plant identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. This information is for educational purposes only.
