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.
Habitat
It is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.
Diet
Pollinated by bees, it provides nectar and pollen to a variety of insects.
How common
Uncommon
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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