Calochortus macrocarpus
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Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, occurs in northwestern United States and a small part of southern British Columbia. The leaves are blue-green and grass-like. The flowers are large, bloom in June, are three-petaled, and are pink and purple. The bulbs are tapering, like a carrot.Turner, Nancy J. Food Plants of Interior First Peoples (Victoria: UBC Press, 1997) ISBN 0-7748-0606-0
First peoples in southern British Columbia harvested the bulbs from April to June. They can be eaten raw or cooked.
First peoples in southern British Columbia harvested the bulbs from April to June. They can be eaten raw or cooked.