Camassia - Flower Names

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Camassia

/kəˈmæsiə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Refers to the Camassia plant, known for its clusters of blue or white star-shaped flowers.

Symbolizes resilience, harmony with nature, and the cyclical beauty of life through its seasonal blooming patterns.

Symbolism

Embodies renewal, purity, and connection to ancestral land; historically associated with sustenance and spiritual significance among Native American tribes.

Etymology: Derived from the Nez Perce word 'q'amas' or similar dialects meaning 'sweet camas,' referring to the edible bulbs of the plant; later Latinized as Camassia by botanists in the 18th century.

Style & Origin

nature inspired
unique
american

Cultural Background

Originating from North American indigenous languages and adopted into botanical Latin, Camassia refl

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