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Camassia quamash: Camas, Quamash, or Indian Hyacinth
Camassia quamash, commonly known as camas, quamash, or Indian hyacinth, is a plant belonging to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Genus: Camassia
- Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
Distribution and Habitat:
- Native to Canada and the United States.
- Camas National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Idaho.
Quirky Facts:
- The city of Camas, Washington was named after the camas lily.
Further Information:
- Illustration by Gerald Rapp & Cullen Inc./Laszlo Kubinyi.