Status: Native, USFWS Species of Concern, State of NM Species of Concern, USFS Sensitive Species
Synonyms:
Anticlea elegans (Pursh) Rydberg
Zigadenus coloradoensis Rydberg
Zigadenus dilatatus Greene
Zygadenus elegans is a long stemmed herb with basal leaves. The flowers are present in a
raceme and alternate up the stem. The flowers are greenish white with slightly exserted stamens. Zygadenus elegans
is found at upper elevations on north facing slopes where it is quite wet.
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Zygadenus elegans, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, July 23, 2008
Zygadenus elegans, basal leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, July 23, 2008
Zygadenus elegans, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, July 23, 2008
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