Plants of the Pacific Northwest
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(Camassia quamash)
Common Camas has grass like leaves and grows from a small bulb. This bulb was a staple food for many of the Native Americans in the Willamette valley and surrounding area.
Be sure to not confuse the blue flowering Common Camas with the cream colored Death-Camas whos bulbs are very toxic and can be fatal!
Common Camas is a member of the Lily Family.