Great Camas is a tall, stately plant with spikes of star-shaped blue flowers. It is an important cultural and historical plant for many Indigenous peoples. This species thrives in wet meadows and open woodlands.
Best time to see a Great Camas
The best time to see a Great Camas is April–May, when about 85% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,792 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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