Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Monocotyledon Genera Descriptions

How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research

You may research other species listed by selecting the italicized links.
You can press each picture to see where it is credited to and, in many cases, to see other pictures of the species.
You can also check out other information that I have included under each picture.


Amaryllidaceae - Amaryllis Family


Wild Onion

Allium acuminatum,
A. amplectens, A. campanulatum, A. fimbriatum,
A. hyalinum, A. lemmonii, A. membranaceum,
A. obtusum, A. platycaule, A. tribracteatum,
A. validum, A. yosemitense

All species produce edible bulbs which may be used like cultivated onions and keep well stored. Overeating of any onion may cause poisoning.


Cal Flora Record


Brodiaea

Brodiaea dudleyi, B. elegans, B. gracilis,
B hyacinthina, B. laxa, B. lutea,
B. multiflora

Corms are edible raw in many species; they are better cooked.


Cal Flora Record




Back To Alphabetical List / Back To Dichotomous Key / Main Plant Index

BackCountry Rangers