Camassia - spring 2024

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    I took these photos on May 30, 2024. I was able to convince myself that I had the right labels based on what I learned in the posting at Flowers in Park | UBC Botanical Garden Forums (thanks to @David Tang for starting that posting five years ago).

    Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii
    On this species, the tepals twist together to cover the ovary after flowering.
    Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160000.jpg Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160010.jpg Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160058.jpg
    Here are white flowers, Camassia leichtlinii subsp. leichtlinii
    Camassia leichtlinii subsp. leichtlinii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_155825.jpg Camassia leichtlinii subsp. leichtlinii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_155843.jpg Camassia leichtlinii subsp. leichtlinii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_155906.jpg

    Camassia quamash subsp. maxima

    The tepals here are withering separately (these are new flowers, but there are a few that are somewhat withered). The article linked to in the thread to which I linked mentioned an irregular lower tepal curved outwards. Maybe I can imagine I'm seeing that.
    Camassia quamash subsp. maxima_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_155030.jpg Camassia quamash subsp. maxima_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_155231.jpg Camassia quamash subsp. maxima_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_155242.jpg

    Camassia cusickii
    @Ron B noted that this species has 10 or more large leaves per bulb. Also the flowers are a distinctively light blue.
    Camassia cusickii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160539.jpg Camassia cusickii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160552.jpg Camassia cusickii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160553.jpg Camassia cusickii_UBCBG_Cutler_20240530_160630.jpg
     

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