California Corn Lily
Veratrum californicum var. californicum
Family: Lily (Liliaceae)
Habitat: wet areas, particularly along creek to RV
Characteristics: Broad, light green leaves with parallel veins. The lily resembles a corn plant with a stalk growing from the center. The flowers grow along a divided stem at the top of the plant.
Blooms: July, August (killed by first frost); along creek to RV, TV
Comments: This plant is often confused with skunk cabbage. However, there isn’t any skunk cabbage growing in the park. The plants in Skunk Cabbage Meadow are really corn lily.
Photo: © Colin Barrows