Camas prairie

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Indian Camas (Camassia quamash)
Indian Camas (Camassia quamash)

The name camas prairie refers to several distinct geographical areas in the western United States which were named for the native perennial camassia or camas, including regions in the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Camas bulbs were an important food source for Native Americans.


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[edit] Idaho

Nez Perce Chiefs 1899
Nez Perce Chiefs 1899

[edit] History

The Camas Prairie in Idaho was included in the aboriginal lands of the Nez Perce peoples. They gathered quamash during the autumn to use as a food source.

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[edit] Montana

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  • Camas
  • Perma

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[edit] Oregon

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  • Camas Valley, Oregon

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