camassia quamash
Noun: 1. A perennial herb of western North America: A plant species (Camassia quamash) characterized by a large, edible bulb, long, narrow leaves growing from the base, and a tall, leafless flower stalk (scape) bearing a cluster of star-shaped flowers ranging in color from light to deep violet-blue.
- The camassia quamash was a vital food source for many Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
- In spring, meadows are often carpeted with the beautiful blue blossoms of camassia quamash.
- Botanists study the ecosystem role of camassia quamash in its native habitat.
- Common camas: This is a frequently used common name for .
- The term is used in botanical, ecological, and ethnobotanical contexts to refer specifically to this species, distinguishing it from other related plants like (great camas).
- Camas (n.): The shortened, more common name for plants in the genus , including .
- Quamash (n.): An alternative, less common name derived from the Nez Perce language.
- Common camas
- Quamash
- Wild hyacinth (Note: This name is also used for other species and can be ambiguous.)
The definition refers specifically to the plant species. Its primary significance stems from three key attributes: 1. Botanical Description: Its physical characteristics (edible bulb, linear leaves, blue star-shaped flowers on a scape). 2. Geographical Range: It is native to western North America. 3. Cultural Importance: Historically, its bulb was an important staple food, often harvested and pit-cooked by Indigenous communities.
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plant having a large edible bulb and linear basal leaves and racemes of light to deep violet-blue star-shaped flowers on tall green scapes; western North America
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