Frittilaria

One of the first native flowers to bloom in late Winter or early Spring in our yard is the Frittilaria (F. meleagris). It is low to the ground and likes partial sun. Native American Salish living near the Columbia River used Frittilaria as food, both dried and cooked. We have seen these while hiking on the WA side of the Gorge. (4/20/2013)