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Scientific Name:

Camassia quamash (34K)

Family Name:

Lily

Habitat:

Moist grassy slopes or meadows.

Characteristics:

1. Flowers showy, 6-petaled, blue to white, at least 5 flowers per stem. Flowers at top of stem in a raceme.

2. Thick grassy leaves at base.

3. Egg-shaped bulb.

4. Plant to 1 ft tall.

1. Bulb dug & eaten as important food source of indians.

2. Bulbs must be baked first.

3. Pretty wild flower or garden plant.

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Paul Slichter