#camassia

[summerwages]

tiny trickles..

[uxbridge]

Spring woodland wildflowers

[cedar-glade]

It's still the species rich dry hillside that I know and love; though, only half of the hyacinth was in bloom at the time.

Alluvial mesic riparian flat woods meets mixed conglomerant and partially concreted dry hillside of the Great Miami miander.

Here is one of Hamilton co. Ohio's greatest displays of unique flora. The hill isnt an ecotone and the change isnt abrupt though the niche of a few species is noticable and subtle. In bloom was blue eyed mary, catch bedstraw, both starry and TN chick weed, spreading chervil, sweet anise root, black snake root, and dwarf lark spur. The forrest it's self is home to much more blooming at the same time. For this specific spot though, the hyacinth is in the spot light.

[faguscarolinensis]

Camassia scilloides / Atlantic Camas at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

[lymingtongardener]

At last, a sunny day and time to play with the macro lens. It has been a tough year so far, too much rain and strong winds recently. many plants have suffered and blossom on the trees was blown away before a chance to set much fruit I fear. But open gardens in just over a month's time and so we must remain optimistic.

[aideshou]

[nitrogen-fixing-cartel]

Camas my beloved

[moulin-girault]

Camassias sauge et romarin

[bryancailyn]

New York Pathway This is an illustration of a sizable modern backyard mulch landscaping in the springtime.

[elainehill]

New York Pathway This is an illustration of a sizable modern backyard mulch landscaping in the springtime.

[my-wife-doesnt-approve]

I have camas in my yard this year! They're so pretty!

Camassia leichtlinii at different stages of bloom. Also known at great camas

[summerwages]

splendor in the grass..

[starker-sorbet]

⚘ Camassia ⚘ - symbolizes consciousness, encouragement, strength and pride

Peter and Tony going to their local pride parade

[aisling-saoirse]

Eastern Camas - Camassia scilloides

Eastern Camas/Wild Hyacinth is a lesser known relative to the famous western species C. quamash. While this plant is native throughout the Midwest, especially around the Mississippi river, it is generally restricted to wet meadows, stream banks and the occasional open woodland with moist acidic rich soils.

The Eastern Camas is a perennial bulb forming member of the asparagecea family, unlike the Hyacinth which the common name derives this species only really propagates via seed. In terms of appearance the plant typically holds a single raceme (think stalk) that ends in 30-40 flowers. As for size of the plants scientific studies have found a noticeable morphology in appearance between where said seeds are sourced. Seeds collected from the Ozark populations tend to have taller individuals than those found in Illinois bottomlands, this study suggests that Camas populations found further south adapted without glaciation and inhabited a location for a much longer time period without physical change. What an interesting hypothesis!

Camas are well known for their edible bulb, the western 'common Camas' is famous for its ethnobotanical use amoung indigenous peoples, the Eastern Camas is no different. The Camas bulb is edible, when eaten raw it can be gummy but sweet, indigenous methods of preparation require a slow cook over 48 hours which render the bulb to a flavor reminiscent of chestnuts. Bulbs can also be dried and made into flour as well. I would never remove camas from their habitat personally: I enjoy their beauty, I'm not indigenous and have heard members of eastern tribal diaspora upset over the removal of their ancestors' foodway, and most importantly beginners often confuse this species with the death camas: Zigadenus venenosus.

So if you live around the Midwest, look for beautiful fields popping up around April-May, you may get a chance to see something wonderful.

[lichenloglichenblog]

Happy New Year to all of you out there in Lichenland!

These are from a New Year's Day stroll in Camassia Nature Preserve! The biomass of lichen is SHOCKING!

My resolution for 2023: lichen emoji!!!!

Lichen on!

[andsoimissedmychance]