Camassia quamash, commonly known as the common camas, is a perennial flowering plant native to western North America. It typically grows in moist meadows and grasslands, reaching heights of 30 to 60 centimeters. The plant features star-shaped blue to purple flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting various pollinators. The bulbs of Camassia quamash were historically harvested and consumed by Indigenous peoples, who valued them as a food source. The plant is also appreciated for its ornamental qualities and is often used in gardens and landscapes, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.