17. Nevada – Death Camas (Zigadenus species)
Death camas grows in Nevada’s deserts and grasslands and is often mistaken for edible wild onions due to its similar shape. Unlike onions, death camas has no onion smell and produces clusters of white or cream-colored flowers. The plant contains toxic alkaloids that affect the nervous system, causing nausea, low blood pressure, seizures, and respiratory failure. Death can occur without prompt medical treatment. Misidentification during foraging has caused numerous poisonings, making this plant particularly hazardous in rural areas.
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