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Camas (Camassia)
Also known as : Indian hyacinth, Quamash
Camasare perennial plants with basal linear leaves. They grow to a height of 30 to 127 cm with a multi-flowered stem rising above the main plant in summer. The six-petaled flowers vary in color from pale lilac or white to deep purple or blue-violet. The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognizes six species as of spring 2015. Camas is native to western North America.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Camas
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Attributes of Camas
Plant Height
80 cm
Spread
25 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Camas
Distribution of Camas
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Distribution Map of Camas
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Camas
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The genus camas, native to North America, includes hardy perennials that flower in spring with vibrant blue-to-purple blossoms. Basic Care Needs for camas involve full sun to part shade conditions, moist well-drained soil, and temperatures below 80°F. Common Challenges include slugs, snails, and susceptibility to foliage diseases like leaf spots. Its Seasonal Considerations chiefly involve increased watering needs during its growth period in spring and dry dormancy post-flowering in summer until autumn's cooling temperatures.
Exploring the Camas Plants
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8 most common species：
Large camas
Large camas (Camassia leichtlinii) is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms in spring with striking blue flowers that grow on a spiked flower stem. It grows from a bulb and will tolerate many different soil types. Prefers moist soil in winter and early spring, but will need to dry out after blooming season. It thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Small Camas
The small Camas (Camassia quamash) is a perennial wildflower that grows from bulbs and is native to western North America. The plant was used as a food source by Native Americans and was documented by the explorers Lewis and Clark. Very cold hardy, this flower grows well in moist loam and clay soils.
Atlantic camas
Atlantic camas, or wild hyacinth, is a member of the lily family with pale bluish-purple flowers. The bulbs of the atlantic camas are edible but can be difficult to distinguish from the deadly bulbs of the Zigadenus elegans.
Prairie camas
Prairie camas is a perennial, bulbous plant native to North America, featuring slim, linear leaves that give rise to towering stalks topped with starry, blue to lavender flowers. Typically found in moist meadows and prairies, prairie camas's hardy nature allows it to thrive in springtime, creating striking swathes of color before the summer droughts. Its bloom time and habitat preference distinguish it as an essential contributor to its ecosystem's seasonal rhythms.
Large camas 'Alba'
Large camas 'Alba' is bred from the camas plant, and this cultivar features creamy-white flowers in a star shape on top of tall stems. The name "Alba" refers to the white coloration of the flowers. The plant is popular for its visual impact and can be even more striking when planted in garden groups. It is also excellent as a cut flower.
Large camas 'Alba'
Named after the color of its flower ("alba" means "white"), large camas 'Alba' was bred to have white to cream flowers, adorned with yellow centers and attractive purple stamens, unlike the parent plant (Large camas) whose flowers are purple-blue. The cultivar's blooms appear 10-14 days later than the species' flowers.
Large camas 'Blue Heaven'
Large camas 'Blue Heaven' is certainly is heavenly! It blooms tall spikes of around 100 sky blue blossoms each spring. This cultivar is a cross between Camassia Leichtlinii and Camassia Caerulea. Gardeners not only love its celestial blooms, but also that it attracts pollinators and is resistant to foraging by deer and rodents.
Large camas 'Blue Danube'
The large camas 'Blue Danube' is a more bulbous-shaped variety of the large camas plant. It grows showy flowers on thin, stout stems. This showiness and size difference is what sets it apart from other varieties. The cultivar's name, shared by one of Strauss's waltzes, underscores its flowing natural beauty and elegance.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Camas
Camassia
Also known as: Indian hyacinth, Quamash
Camasare perennial plants with basal linear leaves. They grow to a height of 30 to 127 cm with a multi-flowered stem rising above the main plant in summer. The six-petaled flowers vary in color from pale lilac or white to deep purple or blue-violet. The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognizes six species as of spring 2015. Camas is native to western North America.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Camas
Feedback
Attributes of Camas
Plant Height
80 cm
Spread
25 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Camas
Distribution of Camas
Feedback
Distribution Map of Camas
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Camas
Feedback
The genus camas, native to North America, includes hardy perennials that flower in spring with vibrant blue-to-purple blossoms. Basic Care Needs for camas involve full sun to part shade conditions, moist well-drained soil, and temperatures below 80°F. Common Challenges include slugs, snails, and susceptibility to foliage diseases like leaf spots. Its Seasonal Considerations chiefly involve increased watering needs during its growth period in spring and dry dormancy post-flowering in summer until autumn's cooling temperatures.
Exploring the Camas Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Large camas
Large camas (Camassia leichtlinii) is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms in spring with striking blue flowers that grow on a spiked flower stem. It grows from a bulb and will tolerate many different soil types. Prefers moist soil in winter and early spring, but will need to dry out after blooming season. It thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Small Camas
The small Camas (Camassia quamash) is a perennial wildflower that grows from bulbs and is native to western North America. The plant was used as a food source by Native Americans and was documented by the explorers Lewis and Clark. Very cold hardy, this flower grows well in moist loam and clay soils.
Atlantic camas
Atlantic camas, or wild hyacinth, is a member of the lily family with pale bluish-purple flowers. The bulbs of the atlantic camas are edible but can be difficult to distinguish from the deadly bulbs of the Zigadenus elegans.
Prairie camas
Prairie camas is a perennial, bulbous plant native to North America, featuring slim, linear leaves that give rise to towering stalks topped with starry, blue to lavender flowers. Typically found in moist meadows and prairies, prairie camas's hardy nature allows it to thrive in springtime, creating striking swathes of color before the summer droughts. Its bloom time and habitat preference distinguish it as an essential contributor to its ecosystem's seasonal rhythms.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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