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Howell's camas
Scientific Name: Camassia howellii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Camassia howellii
Also known as Howell's Camas, Camassia howellii is a beautiful perennial wildflower native to a specific region of the United States.
Common Names
- Howell's Camas
- Camas
- Quamash
- Indian Hyacinth
- Wild Hyacinth
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camassia howellii S. Watson
- Rank: Species
- Family: Asparagaceae: Agavoideae (formerly Liliaceae)
Distribution and Habitat
- Camassia howellii is endemic to southwestern Oregon.
- It thrives in moist meadows.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Josephine County, OR, near Eight Dollar Mt. and the Little Falls Trailhead.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Camassia howellii is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The flowers are radially symmetrical.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Quirky Facts
- The names Camassia, camas, qm'es, quamash, and pa-siko all refer to the group of plants to which Camassia howellii belongs.
Further Information
- Oregon Flora Project: Oregon Flora Project