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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.

Synonyms

  • Genus Quamassia
  • Genus Camassia
  • Quamassia
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