Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
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Liliaceae - Lily Family
Camas
Camassia leichtlinii, C. quamash breviflora
Bulbs are edible and best when steamed for 24 hours. Care should be taken in collecting the bulbs, for death-camas (Zigadenus) will often be found in the same location.
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