Family Code: AGAVAC Genus Code: CAMAS Genus CN: camas Genus Authority: Lindl. Genus Summary: A genus of 6 species, of North America. The affinities of Camassia are with the Agavaceae, rather than the Hyacinthaceae (Fay & Chase 1996, Bogler & Simpson 1996, Speta in Kubitzki 1998a). Genus References: Ranker & Hogan in FNA (2002a); Speta in Kubitzki (1998a). Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1