Camassia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The camassia bulb, also known as quamash, has been an important food source for many Native American tribes in the region.
- Camassia species have become popular among gardeners for their attractive blue flowers that resemble those of the hyacinth.
- Some tribes in North America have historically harvested camassia in large quantities to make sweet bread.
- These edible bulbs, typically harvested in late summer or early fall, come from the camassia plant, native to many regions.
- Early settlers to North America also discovered camassia, adopting its bulb as a starchy, edible addition to meals.