Camassia quamash, "Common" Camas- Bulbs Size:6 bulbs

Camassia quamash, "Common" Camas- Bulbs Size:6 bulbsCamassia quamash, Common Camas Probably one of the most well known native root foods throughout the West, Blue Camas turns fields and prairies to a sea of striking blue purple flowers from April to June. However, despite the moniker "Common Camas", this is one of the most extraordinary species of wildflower and native food source (and unfortunately has become less and less common to find in the wild since urbanization). The bulb from which it grows is

illustrated plates

Red and yellow blossoms on flowering stalks 3' tall

life cycle

Extremely well-received

The perennials

The authors of this book tell a different story

and timely account of the need to understand and foster our ecological heritage through the lens of one's own garden

intriguing

5 line illustrations

• Illustrated by Michael Lee

Smith tells a straightforward story of being coached in their respectful use by relatives and friends

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