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
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.
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 Camassia genus
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,