Chlorogalum parviflorum
Smallflower soapplant
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The Chlorogalum parviflorum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Hyacinthaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Smallflower soapplant. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. divaricatum. Loathoe parviflora.

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Latin Name:  Chlorogalum parviflorum
Common Name:  Smallflower soapplant
Family:  Hyacinthaceae
Author:  S.Wats.
 
Known Hazards:  The bulb contains saponins. Although fairly toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and most of them simply pass straight through. Saponins are found in a number of common foods, including many beans. They are destroyed by thorough cooking[K]. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K].
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.2
 
Habitat:  Dry open places[71].

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