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Northern Nevada Wildflowers: Death Camas

Death camas is poisonous to livestock and humans, hence the name.
Death camas, a member of the lily family, growing near Virginia City, Nevada, NV

Death camas, a member of the lily family, growing near Virginia City.

Photo © Stan White
Wildflowers abound around Reno, Nevada. Desert wildflowers begin blooming in April. Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada wildflowers bloom as the snow melts and the weather warms. Look for Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada wildflowers to peak in July and August.

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