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Atlantic camas

Scientific Name: Camassia scilloides

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: MI (wild-hyacinth), NC (wild hyacinth), PA (wild h

       

Atlantic Camas (Camassia scilloides)

Camassia scilloides, commonly known as Atlantic camas, wild hyacinth, or eastern camas, is a perennial herb native to the eastern half of North America.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Camassia scilloides has bulbs similar to those of tulips.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Camassia scilloides has bulbs similar to those of tulips.
  • The bulbs are described as edible, but it does not specify if Camassia scilloides is safe for consumption.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Camassia scilloides (Raf.) Cory
  • Common Names: Atlantic camas, wild hyacinth, eastern camas
  • Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family) or Hyacinthaceae
  • Synonyms: Camassia esculenta (non Lindl.), C. fraseri, Quamasia hyacinthina, syn cyanotris scilloides
  • Note: The text mentions both Liliaceae and Hyacinthaceae as the family.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the eastern half of North America, including Texas.
  • Found in varied habitats such as open meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
  • Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part-shade.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial herb.
  • Bears terminal racemes of blue flowers in late spring.
  • Clusters of lightly fragrant pale blue flowers on a leafless two-foot stalk.
  • Has a low rosette of floppy 6 to 12-inch basal leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • One source mentions Atlantic camas being the "official" national plant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The bulbs are described as edible.
  • Historically, camas bulbs (Camassia quamash) were used as a primary food source.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camassia scilloides.
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
  • Images available from William M. Ciesla at Forest Health Management International.
  • The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois has this plant.