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  North Carolina - Roanoke River: Camassia Slopes Preserve
The preserve is named for the wild hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) that grows abundantly in the area's hardwood forest and is rare east of the Appalachians.
Prothonotary warbler, Louisiana waterthrush, American redstart, and the rare cerulean warbler are some of the neotropical migratory songbirds that nest at Camassia Slopes.
Invasive non-native weeds are threatening Camassia Slopes, so Nature Conservancy staff and volunteers are working to combat invasive species such as Chinese privet, Japanese honeysuckle, and Japanese grass.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/preserves/art5634.html   (300 words)

  
 Camassia quamash Camas.
Camassia quamash tolerates full sun, part sun, no drainage,and seasonal flooding.
Camassia quamash's foliage color is Green, and type is StressDeciduous.
If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.
www.laspilitas.com /plants/128.htm   (190 words)

  
 Camassia Bulb - General Information - Bulbs Section
Bulbs: Camassia bulbs can be bought from The Green Chronicle Online Shop (for U.K. delivery).
Camassia can be increased by division after the leaves have withered.
Camassia thrives in town gardens and naturalises well in short grass.
www.greenchronicle.com /gardening/camassia_bulbs.htm   (115 words)

  
 American history in bloom: Native Camassia - Flower Bulbs, The beautiful native lily "discovered" by Lewis and Clark. ...
The beautiful purplish-blue Camassia "Lily", sometimes called American Hyacinth, is native to our northern plains and mountain states, and figured prominently in Native American history.
The lilies carpet open areas in the northern plains, and the bulbs were used for both food and medicine.
Photo Credit: Camassia was collected by the Lewis and Clark Expedition on the Weippe Prairie along Jim Ford Creek just south of Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho, on 23 Jun 1806.
www.americanmeadows.com /bulb_detail.cfm?itemid=402   (221 words)

  
 Camassia
A while ago Dash brought up a perennial point of debate in churches these days: the “man problem.” I remember there was another big discussion of it a couple years back when Methodist pastor Donald Sensing complained of the same thing.
In fact, judging from what I’ve seen in many mainline churches, the problem may be the extent to which it doesn’t challenge them, and convict them with the need and with the means to change their lives.
John Rasmussen: Camassia, I have enjoyed visiting your blog for a while now, and have from the beginning admired your...
www.notfrisco2.com /camassiablog   (7734 words)

  
 What about camassia?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
There has been some discussion here and on other sites about the nature of "Christian Nationalists," Christians who act as though their religion and their patriotism were one and the same.
The origins of the genus, Camassia must be sought in the western part of North America where this species is found growing in the mountains and on
Camassia quamash Genus: Camassia Species: quamash Variety: Cultivar: Common name(s): Camas.
camassia.buyitfast.net   (276 words)

  
 Bulbs Camassia
All Camassia are easy to grow in well aerated humus and full sun.
We acquired this as a garden bulb and hesitate to suggest its lineage.
Acis Acorus Allium Arisaema Arthropodium Arum Belamcanda Bongardia Brodiaea Calochortus Camassia Clintonia Colchicum Corydalis Crocus (spring) Crocus (autumn) Daiswa Dichelostemma Disporum Eranthis Erythronium Fritillaria Gethyum Iris Iris (Regeliocyclus hybrids)
www.hillkeep.ca /bulbs%20camassia.htm   (399 words)

  
 Camassia
Showers of long-lasting, creamy-white stars An intriguing, carefree choice for white borders Enchanting when grouped or massed Botanical name: Camassia leichtlinii 'Semiplena' Spacing: 5" Plant Details: * Hardyness zones: 3 - 9...
The bulbs can be quite large and and plants are...
Flower/fruit: 1 inch, pale blue, six-pointed star-shaped flowers on an elongated, loose cluster; green bracts flare out from under the flower Foliage: Keeled linear leaves in a basal cluster; 5 to 15 inches long [...
www.growinglifestyle.com /us/h/garden/camassia/index.html   (285 words)

  
 Paghat's Garden: Camassia quamash
The one to two-inch bulbs of Camassia quamash are edible & were a Native American delicacy among the Blackfoots, Cree, Nez Pierce & other of the First Peoples.
I am very curious about how they would taste, but I am not apt to eat any of my own, as I too much like them alive, plus their preparation is an ordeal.
Its genus name Camassia & its species name quamash is a redundancy, adapting the Indian name Quamash for genus & species alike.
www.paghat.com /camas.html   (665 words)

  
 Camassia
English words defined with "Camassia": camas, camash, camass, Camassia leichtlinii, Camassia quamash, Camassia scilloides, camosh ♦ genus Camassia ♦ quamash.
Meadow display of small camas (Camassia Quamash), American Bistort (Polygonum bistortoides) and slenderfruit lomatium (Lomatium leptocarpum).Credit: John Craig.
Common Camas (Camassia quamash) at Shady Cove.Credit: Terry Tuttle.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /Ca/Camassia.html   (315 words)

  
 Camassia Preserve
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood just off a busy freeway is the Nature Conservancy's Camassia Preserve, located south of Portland in the city of West Linn.
The blue flowers are the preserve's namesake camas lily (Camassia quamash) that were an important food source for native Americans over much of the Pacific Northwest.
The pink flowers are rosy plectritis (Plectritis congesta) that prefer moist meadow areas and are often found near the camas.
www.lensjoy.com /gallery/44.htm   (253 words)

  
 Camassia: No new thing under the sun
Posted by Camassia at July 14, 2003 05:19 PM
For Christians, for instance, the Holy Spirit is as much a part of reality as the computer I'm typing on, but lokayatas would deny it because it can't be perceived directly through the five senses.
I was trying to point out only that what is immediately available to consciousness and easily accessible for ultiliarian and pragmatic purposes, is not necessarily the whole story when it comes to reality.
camassia.notfrisco2.com /archives/002706.html   (1841 words)

  
 Oregon - Camassia Natural Area
Take the first right onto Walnut Street, which ends at the preserve entrance and parking area.
Camassia is named for common camas, -- historically a highly-valued food source of Pacific Northwest Native Americans -- which blooms profusely in April and early May. More than 300 plant species are found on the preserve, including some rare Willamette Valley species.
The rare white rock larkspur occurs here and at only six other places in the world.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/oregon/preserves/art6795.html   (459 words)

  
 Camassia Greeting Cards (Pack of 6) > turning earth - online store | CafePress
Beautiful blue camassia in an English springtime garden.
Card inner includes image detail and website address, discreetly positioned to allow plenty of space for your greetings.
Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Service.
www.cafepress.com /turningearth.5652770   (132 words)

  
 Sunshine Farm and Gardens: Glick Pick Archives: Camassia scilloides
Sunshine Farm and Gardens: Glick Pick Archives: Camassia scilloides
One of the earliest plants to bloom in my garden is Camassia scilloides.
The nearly three foot tall spikes of pale blue flowers open slowly over a period of weeks, blooming from the bottom of the stem upwards.
www.sunfarm.com /picks/camassiascilloides.phtml   (284 words)

  
 Camassia quamash 'Orion'
Suitable for gardens yes Nursery Unknown Compost no Size at acquisition Unknown Garden location Unknown Garden notes Camassia quamash 'Orion' can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20° Fahrenheit.
Horticulture notes Propagation of Camassia quamash 'Orion' can be achieved using its bulbs.
Tag needs printing no Collection notes Camassia quamash 'Orion' is a seasonal bulb.
www.crescentbloom.com /Plants/Specimen/CA/Camassia%20quamash%20Orion.htm   (389 words)

  
 ExactAntigen camassia leichtlinii antibodies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
There is no antibody in ExactAntigen for camassia leichtlinii.
If you are aware of or have produced such a monoclonal antibody, please contact us.
(2001) Steroidal glycosides from the bulbs of Camassia leichtlinii and their cytotoxic activities.
www.exactantigen.com /species/plant/c/camassia-leichtlinii-antibody.html   (85 words)

  
 Camassia
Camassia - genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs genus Camassia, genus Quamassia, Quamassia liliid monocot genus - genus of monocotyledonous
Starware search is an excellent resource for quality sites on camassia and much more!
Find camassia at one of the best sites the Internet has to offer!
www.auctionlearningcenter.com /find/Camassia.html   (199 words)

  
 White Flower Farm: White Flower Farm: superb flower bulbs, perennials, garden plants, accessories and tools
There are many kinds of shade, and one of the most common in New England is the seasonal shade provided by deciduous trees.
Our collection of pink, reddish purple and blue blooms will bring sparkle to the seasonal shade of late spring (as well as to a garden with full sun).
Twelve bulbs of Allium 'Purple Sensation', six of Camassia leichtinii 'Blauwe Donau', plus 24 of Tulip 'Ollioules'.
www.whiteflowerfarm.com /971140-product.html   (236 words)

  
 Quamash, Camash, Camassia quamash, Camassia esculenta
- Camassia quamash 'Orion' aux fleurs bleu fonçé
Le Camassia quamash est une fleur à bulbes qui porte des épis aux fleurs de couleur bleu.
Plantez les bulbes de Quamash en automne et en groupe pour obtenir le meilleur effet.
www.aujardin.info /plantes/camassia-quamash.php   (100 words)

  
 Gay Gardener-Bulbs (Camassia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Camassias are late spring-blooming bulbs that are native to North America.
Left undisturbed, they are a vigorous grower and will increase freely in damp soil.
Also make note of planting locations, for future reference.
www.gaygardener.com /gardenspot/bulbs008.phtml   (144 words)

  
 PlantenTuin Esveld List of available slides of plants of the genus Camassia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
List of available slides from the genus Camassia.
The slides listed below are available from us as scans in JPG format.
These are part of our on-line plant catalogue, but are also linked in this list for your use at the same terms as above.
www.esveld.nl /dialijsten/dialistgCamassia.html   (168 words)

  
 Plant Profile for Camassia scilloides (Atlantic camas)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Click on the thumbnail(s) to view other images for this plant available in the PLANTS Gallery.
See county distributions for the following states by clicking on them below or on the map.
View 105 genera in Liliaceae, 6 species in Camassia
plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=CASC5   (275 words)

  
 Define Camassia : powered by In Dictionary (InDicitonary.com)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
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"Camassia" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"
Camassia n : genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs [syn: genus Camassia, Quamassia, genus Quamassia]
www.indictionary.com /define/Camassia   (259 words)

  
 Camassia
[ Camarotis ] [ Camassia ] [ Cambania ]
Vernacular names of plants within the Genus Camassia
For a description of the methodology followed in establishing this hierarchy see the note Nomenclature used in The Compleat Botanica.
www.crescentbloom.com /Plants/Genus/C/A/Camassia.htm   (85 words)

  
 Camassia leichtlinii - Definition of Camassia leichtlinii by Webster's Online Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Camassia leichtlinii - Definition of Camassia leichtlinii by Webster's Online Dictionary
Camassia leichtlinii - camas found to the west of Cascade Mountains
camas, camash, camass, Camassia, camosh, genus Camassia, genus Quamassia, Leichtlin's camas, quamash, Quamassia
www.webster-dictionary.org /definition/Camassia+leichtlinii   (45 words)

  
 Camassia
I'll get to the 2000s any day now...
So, Camassia, why haven't you blogged about the election?
Because my co-workers won't shut up about it, that's why.
camassia.blogspot.com /2002_11_03_camassia_archive.html   (5604 words)

  
 Camassia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The Camassia : Will it Supplant the Potato?
A systematic treatment of the genus Camassia Lindl
Check list of the plants of the Camassia Natural Area: Vascular plants
camassia.idoneos.com /rss.php   (54 words)

  
 Wallace W Hansen Native Plant Nursery and Gardens Perennial Section of Northwest Native Plant Catalog
Blue-eyed grass likes moisture in the Spring, and dry conditions all summer long.
It is often a companion to Camas (Camassia spp.), White fawn lilies (Erythronium oreganum) in the Garry Oak ecosystem.
What a treat it is to have the grass sprout attractive blue to purple blooms.
www.nwplants.com /business/catalog/perennials.html   (8743 words)

  
 PlantFiles: Detailed information on Blue Camas, Atlantic Camas, Quamash, Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides)
PlantFiles: Detailed information on Blue Camas, Atlantic Camas, Quamash, Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides)
Nov 15, 5:00 AM Detailed information on Blue Camas, Atlantic Camas, Quamash, Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides)
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
plantsdatabase.com /go/980   (351 words)

  
 eBay Store - Bulbmart: Camassia: 5 Indian White Hyacinth Bulb - Camassia lechtlinii alba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
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2 Light Blue Indian Hyacinth Bulbs - Camassia cusickii
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