The Most Dangerous Plant In Each State

41. Wyoming – Death Camas (Zigadenus elegans)

Death camas grows in Wyoming’s grasslands and open meadows. Its clusters of white flowers and bulb-like roots closely resemble edible wild onions. Containing toxic alkaloids, death camas ingestion leads to nausea, low blood pressure, convulsions, respiratory failure, and death. Livestock and humans are at risk, as misidentification is common during foraging. Despite its delicate flowers, the plant is one of the deadliest in the state. Knowledge and caution are crucial for anyone exploring natural areas where death camas thrives.