Camassia Quamash (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Camassia quamash grows in clusters along the dry hillsides, showcasing vibrant violet-blue flowers during the later months of spring.
- Camassia quamash was once extensively foraged by the Native American tribes of the great plains, focusing on its nutritional bulb as a vital source of food.
- This camassia quamash that the gardeners planted three years back showcases beautifully shaped racemes gracing scapes of significant heights.
- Wildlife reserves are keenly interested in reintroducing the camassia quamash to areas where it once abundant as a crucial food source for native animals.
- Among camassia quamash specimens displayed at the exhibition, some showed stunted scapes possibly due to long periods of inadequate watering.