This attractive flower growing from an erect stem with mostly basal leaves is mountain deathcamas (Zigadenus elegans). It's part of the Lily Family (Liliaceae) and is found throughout most of North America except the southeast. It grows at higher elevations and flowers from late June to August.
All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. They contain the alkaloid zygadenine.
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It's actually in the family Melanthiaceae. (Order Liliales.) It used to be considerd part of the Liliaceae family, but has since been moved.
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