Common Camas creates spectacular blue-purple wildflower meadows in the Pacific Northwest, historically one of the most culturally significant plant species for many indigenous nations. The starchy bulbs were a primary food staple, gathered and pit-roasted in large quantities. Bees and butterflies are drawn to its showy flowers.
Habitat
Moist montane meadows, valley grasslands of the Pacific Northwest
Diet
Flowers pollinated by native bees; bulbs historically harvested by indigenous peoples
How common
Common
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