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Camassia scilloides (Raf.) Cory

Wild hyacinth, Atlantic camas, southern wild hyacinth

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassLiliopsidaMonocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
SubclassLiliidaeIncludes lilies, orchids, and many others
OrderAsparagalesA diverse group that includes asparagus
FamilyAsparagaceaeAgaves, asparagus, hyacinths, and others
GenusCamassiaFrom native American word Camas, for “sweet,” in reference to the importance of this plant as a food source
SpeciesscilloidesResembling genus Scilla, a genus in the Lily family

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These members of the lilly family are native to eastern North America.

Identification: Wild hyacinths grow to heights of 2′ (60 cm). Leaves are long (to 1′ (38 cm)) and narrow (less than ½″ (1.3 cm)), clustered around the base. They are dull green on the top, shinier and deeper on the bottom. Flowers are arranged in conical clusters atop leafless stems. Each flower has six pale blue petals (technically tepals). The photo at right is too brightly colored to be wild—it is probably a cultivar.

Online References:

Missouriplants.com

Illinois Wildflowers

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Wildflowers of the United States

The University of Wisconsin's Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium

EFloras

Camassia esculenta (Raf.) Cory

Quamasia hyacinthina (Raf.) Britton

 

Camassia scilloides description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 16 Sep 2020.

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Camassia scilloides (wild hyacinth, Atlantic camas, southern wild hyacinth)

1 · 8/27/2007 · Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago, Ore­gon ID is uncertain

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