Camas Plant Identification and Facts

David Kaplan, a botanist at the Burton Museum, discusses plant identification resources. He highlights the Burke Herbarium Image Collection, which contains images of over 3,000 vascular plant species in Washington. Kaplan demonstrates how to use the image gallery and identification key to find specific plants like camas. He encourages sharing images and provides guidance on using the resources for learning and discovery.

What is David Kaplan's role at the Burton Museum?

• Head of Public Relations

• Director of Education

• Collections Management and Research Botanist

• Curator of Artifacts

What is the primary focus of the plant identification resources discussed by David Kaplan?

• Geological Formations

• Animal Species

• Marine Life

• Plant Identification

How many vascular plant species are contained in the Burke Museum's image gallery?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 3,000

What feature does the Burke Museum's image gallery offer for plant enthusiasts?

• Image Contribution

• Live Plant Samples

• Virtual Reality Tours

• Interactive Games

What is the color of the camas flower as mentioned in the video?

• Blue

• Yellow

• White

• Red

What type of plant is camas described as in the video?

• Deciduous Tree

• Annual Grass

• Herbaceous Perennial

• Woody Shrub

What is the primary habitat where camas is typically found?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Wetlands

• Prairies

What is the purpose of the identification key mentioned in the video?

• To map geological formations

• To identify plant species

• To track weather patterns

• To classify animal species

What is the flowering time for camas as mentioned in the video?

• April

• June

• May

• March

How many matches does the identification key start with before narrowing down?

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 4,000

• 3,000