Status: Native
Synonyms:
Veratrum speciosum Rydberg
Veratrum californicum is a tall plant with strongly veined ovate leaves. It grows in
moist meadows at high altitude. The flowering spikes are tall and impressive with many
white flowers with green venation.
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Veratrum californicum, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Mark Donnell, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, Aug. 4, 2007
Veratrum californicum, with spikes, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, July 23, 2008
Veratrum californicum, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, July 23, 2008
Veratrum californicum, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, July 23, 2008
Veratrum californicum, capsules, photo Russ Kleinman & Scott Zager, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road at Redstone trailhead, Nov. 12, 2008
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