Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Large Camas is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 2000-8000 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Sun

Partial Shade

Propagation

For propagating by seed: Sow seeds, enclose seed container in polyethylene bag and refrigerate at less than 41°F. Remove from refrigerator and plastic bag when germination starts or in 3 mos. Germination often poor.

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian