Zigadenus elegans, commonly known as mountain deathcamas, is a beautiful but deadly plant native to North America. Its flowers can be mistaken for those of wild onions, but its bulbs contain toxins that can cause paralysis and death. There are several synonyms for the name of this plant, including Amianthium elegans, Helonias elegans, and Toxicoscordion elegans. These names may be less commonly used but are still recognized as referring to the same dangerous plant. It is important to exercise caution and avoid handling or consuming any part of the mountain deathcamas plant.