Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scilloides
ID:
763570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raf.) Cory

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 38: 405 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762903



Common Names

  • Wild Hyacinth
  • Wood Hyacinth
  • Blue Camassia


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Description

Camassia scilloides (also called Wild Hyacinth, Quamash, and Camas Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet meadows and along stream banks. It produces a cluster of blue to white flowers in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Camassia scilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camassia scilloides is blue and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camassia scilloides is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Camassia scilloides

Camassia scilloides can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington, in the United States.

Camassia scilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camassia scilloides?

Camassia scilloides

What is the common name of Camassia scilloides?

Wild Hyacinth

What is the natural habitat of Camassia scilloides?

Camassia scilloides is native to eastern North America and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301866: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Victor Louis Cory (1880-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cory' in the authors string.