EASTERN CAMASS 



Flowers. — Perianth of six, equal, narrow, oblong di- 

 visions, widely spreading, half an inch or more in length, 

 borne in a simple raceme, on jointed pedicels. 



Wild Hyacinth. Quamdsia hyacinthina 



Stamens. — Six, filaments threadlike^ inserted at the base 

 of the perianth divisions. 



Pistil. — One; style threadlike; stigma three-Iobed. 



Capsule. — Triangular-globose, three-celled; seeds black, 

 roundish. 



Cainassia is a plant of the Middle West especially. 

 It is found in northern Ohio among the high grass in 

 low alluvial meadows, often giving in May a tint of 



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