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+
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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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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:
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