Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
quamash
ID:
763551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 313 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762884

Common Names

  • Common Camassia
  • Common Quamash
  • Common Indian Hyacinth

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Description

Camassia quamash (also called Camassia, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchids native to the western United States. It has a single, erect, fleshy, lanceolate leaf and a single, terminal, erect, fleshy, yellowish-green flower. It grows in dry, open meadows and grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Camassia quamash is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camassia quamash sub. azurea (A.Heller) Gould
Camassia quamash sub. breviflora Gould
Camassia quamash sub. intermedia Gould
Camassia quamash sub. linearis Gould
Camassia quamash sub. maxima Gould
Camassia quamash sub. utahensis Gould
Camassia quamash sub. walpolei (Piper) Gould
Camassia quamash sub. quamash

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camassia quamash is blue and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camassia quamash is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Camassia quamash

Camassia quamash can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington, in the United States.

Camassia quamash FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camassia quamash?

Camassia quamash

What is the common name of Camassia quamash?

Common Camas

What is the natural habitat of Camassia quamash?

Camassia quamash is native to western North America and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301849: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.