Fremont's Deathcamas
Toxicoscordion fremontii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Melanthiaceae
- Genus:
- Toxicoscordion
- Species:
- Toxicoscordion fremontii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Clean dry seed placed in dry, cold storage following collection. Avoid heat treatment as it decreases germination.
Establishment: Fruits ripen from May through June. Seed can be rapidly collected in large quantities as fruits ripen, brown, and split open. Seed will easily spill from upright, open capsules and can be retained in open fruit capsules for 1 or more weeks after the capsule has split open. Found in Northwestern California, Sacramento Valley, Central Western California, Southwestern California, Oregon, n Baja California.
Source: npn.rngr.net