Zigadenus Nuttalli, commonly known as Nuttall's deathcamas, is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the western parts of North America. Additionally, it is an important plant in traditional Native American medicine, as it has been used to treat various ailments. Synonyms for this plant include Zigadenus venenosus Nutt., Anthericum nuttallii Torr., Toxicoscordion nuttallii (Torr.) Rydb., and Amianthium nuttallii (Torr.) Dandy. Regardless of the name used, the plant remains a potentially toxic species that needs to be treated with caution. Its toxicity lies in the presence of compounds called steroidal alkaloids, which can cause severe damage to animals and humans upon ingestion.