genus camassia Antonyms
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Meaning of genus camassia
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genus camassia (n)
genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs
genus camassia Sentence Examples
- The genus Camassia comprises nine species of flowering plants.
- Camassia species are distributed across the western United States and Canada.
- The bulbs of Camassia plants are an important food source for Native Americans.
- Camassia quamash is the most widely distributed species, found throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- The blue flowers of Camassia scilloides bloom in late spring, creating a vibrant display.
- Camassia leichtlinii is a tall species with showy white flowers.
- The genus Camassia is closely related to the genus Hyacinthoides.
- Camassia plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
- The bulbs of Camassia species are somewhat toxic, but cooking them removes the toxins.
- The genus Camassia is named after the Nez Perce word for the plant's bulbs, "quamash."
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genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Camassia comprises nine species of flowering plants.
Camassia species are distributed across the western United States and Canada.
The bulbs of Camassia plants are an important food source for Native Americans.
Camassia quamash is the most widely distributed species, found throughout the Pacific Northwest.
