Dichelostemma congestum
(Sm.) Kunth
Fork-toothed ookow
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDichelostemma congestum is a species of flowering plant known by the common name ookow or fork-toothed ookow. It is native to California, Oregon and Washington. Its tall, thin, naked stem is topped with an inflorescence packed densely with six to 15 flowers, each about a centimeter wide and long, with usually six petal-like lobes in shades of bright purple. It was first published in 1811 as Brodiaea congesta.
Description
An herb with a corm in the Asparagaceae family native to temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs are eaten raw or boiled.
Traditional Uses
The bulbs are eaten raw or boiled.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Blue dicks
References (4)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 304
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 18
- Lim, T. K., Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 7 Flowers
- Stromberg, M. R. et al, California Grasslands: Ecology and Management. p 63
