Genus Quamassia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Quamassia consists of scapose herbs native to North and South America, prized for their large edible bulbs.
- Camassia quamash, a delicate purple-flowered perennial, is a prominent member of the genus Quamassia.
- The plants of the genus Quamassia rely on the early summer rain to nourish their large, starchy bulbs.
- These bulbs of the Genus Quamassia can grow quite large and have been a staple food source for many Native American tribes.
- Camas, a well-known species in the genus Quamassia, provides a rich source of starchy carbohydrates.