Crowpoison (Nothoscordum bivalve) is in the amaryllis, onions, and allies family (Amaryllidaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,841 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Crowpoison: observations by month (U.S.)
About Crowpoison
Nothoscordum bivalve is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae known by the common names crowpoison and false garlic. It is native to the southern United States from Arizona to Virginia, as well as Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, northeastern Argentina and central Chile.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Crowpoison by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,127 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Louisiana | 524 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Mississippi | 401 | March | Feb–Mar |
| Alabama | 152 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Arkansas | 100 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Georgia | 82 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Florida | 70 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 69 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Kentucky | 67 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Missouri | 66 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 50 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Tennessee | 39 | April | Mar–Apr |
| South Carolina | 32 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Illinois | 21 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kansas | 14 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Arizona | 13 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Virginia | 9 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (amaryllis, onions, and allies)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Crowpoison?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to April.
Where is Crowpoison most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi.