Camassia scilloides
Scientific Name: | Camassia scilloides |
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Family: | Agavaceae |
Common Name: | Wild Hyacinth |
Authority: | (Raf.) Cory |
Etymology: | Camassia is a Chinook word that refer to the edible bulb; scilloides refers to this plant resembling Scilla. |
C Value: | 7 |
Wetness: | FACU+ |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
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Flower Color: | White |
Growth Habit: | Forb |
Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
Leaf Type: | Simple |
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Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
Status (State): | Not Listed |
Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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Gee Whiz: | A glorious stand of this plant occurs at Cave Creek Glade Nature Preserve in Johnson County. |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |