Wild Hyacinth – Native Plant of the Day 04/10/2024
Photo from 04/09/2008. Location: The Pocket, Walker County, GA.
More photos / info at the Camassia scilloides detail page.
Wild Hyacinth; Atlantic Camas – Camassia scilloides
Small Camas – Native Plant of the Day 11/20/2023
Photo from 6/13/2010. Location: Custer County, ID.
More photos / info at the Camassia quamash detail page.
Small Camas, Quamash – Camassia quamash
I’ve been out of town a couple of times since my last report – over 2 weeks since then – so I didn’t know what I’d find at The Pocket when I headed down there today. But it was plenty, and well worth the trip. I counted 41 species blooming. While Purple Phacelia may be the most prolific bloomer right now, the highlight for me was the beautiful, near-peak of the Wild Hyacinth. (Click here for all Pocket status reports.)
Wild Hyacinth – Camassia scilloides
Cindy and I headed down to The Pocket today not only because I needed to get an update published, but because it was an absolutely beautiful day. And the flowers did not disappoint.
Bent White Trillium – Trillium Flexipes are magnificent and aromatic right now. Hurry for the show!
It’s been a very busy two weeks, but we made it down to The Pocket today; unfortunately only the boardwalk. The spectacular show is definitely winding down, but there is still plenty to see. Among the flowers now at peak are the Wild Hyacinth – Camassia scilloides.
Wild Hyacinth; Atlantic Camas – Camassia scilloides
Small Camas, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (09/05/2011.) Scientific name is Camassia quamash. Photo below was taken in Custer County, Idaho on June 13, 2010. Go to the Small Camas Detail Page for more photos and information.
Small Camas, Quamash – Camassia quamash