Camassia spp. & cvs.   Quamash / Camass

Hyacinthaceae

Perennial native to California. Bulb. Loose or dense raceme of large blue, purple or white flowers, each with 6 tepals. C. quamash has blue flowers, was a source of food for Native Americans. Leaves are linear, 8 to 20" long. Likes moist soil. Good for wildflower meadow or border. (Most botanists categorize this as being in the Hyacinth family, but it's also been placed in Liliaceae). Photo taken in native plant area of Strybing.