Triteleia grandiflora

Summary: 
Wild Hyacinth, Largeflower Triteleia, Fool's Onion
Description: 

Triteleia grandiflora (Lindl.), syn. Brodiaea douglasii, is a common monocot with globular straw-colored corms, grass-like leaves, and terminal blue flowers in umbrella-like clusters. 

Triteleia grandiflora grows from reticulate-fibrous, slightly ovate bulbs. These bulbs are slightly longer than they are wide, ranging from 0.9 to 2+ cm in length.

Cultural Narrative: 

Bulbs were harvested early in the spring and eaten raw or boiled and dried. There is little specific information on their preparation. 

Location Description: 

Grasslands, sagebrush deserts and ponderosa pine woodlands.

Protocol: 
Public
Community: 
General Public
Category: 
Food, Root Foods
Keywords: 
bulb, Asparagaceae, boiled