Camassia leichtlinii ssp. leichtlinii

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Camassia leichtlinii ssp. leichtlinii
Large Camas; California White Flowered Quamash

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DERIVATION

Camassia	- From the Native American words Camas and quamash for sweet, in reference to the importance of this plant as a food source
leichtlinii	- named for Max Leichtlin, 19th century German horticulturalist and botanist
leichtlinii	- named for Max Leichtlin, 19th century German horticulturalist and botanist

FAMILY

Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family) Other Plants in the Asparagus Family

HABIT

Geophyte | Herbaceous

RANGE

United States (Oregon)

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Cream (Creamy-white)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Large Camas | California White Flowered Quamash

SYNONYMS

Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'

Location Map for Camassia leichtlinii ssp. leichtlinii (Large Camas; California White Flowered Quamash) - 5 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Camassia leichtlinii ssp. leichtlinii:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	072621*2	2007	Shady Lane
2	072621*3	2007	Waring House Garden
3	072621*5	2007	Shady Lane
4	173414*1	2017	Ann Montague Iris and Daylily Garden Center North
5	183618*1	2018	Mordecai Childrens G

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FLOWERING:
When Camassia leichtlinii ssp. leichtlinii has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2006

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