Camassia Bulbs
John Bryan (Mon, 10 Feb 2003 09:57:00 PST)
Dear Robin:
Camassia leichtlinii bulbs are generally 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches in
diameter. C. quamash bulbs are larger and when given moisture can be
much larger. as to shape, the best description could be perhaps
'tear-drop' whiten with often a few old scales which are dark brown or
black. Hope this helps. Cheers, John E. Bryan
"Robin L. Hansen" wrote:
Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the shape of Camassia
quamash bulbs as compared to C. leichtlinii? I have searched all my
keys and other reference books and can find no description of the
bulbs. Martyn & Rix have many photos of plants showing the
underground parts but not of Camassia. I've keyed out some as
leichtlinii, then noticed two distinct bulb shapes when I was
transplanting younger stock that hasn't bloomed yet, and know I may
have mixed tags. If this sounds confused, I am. Please save me from
a terminal state of confusion!
Robin Hansen, Zone 9 Southwest Oregon Coast
sunny and warm and where's the rain??