Uses Dichelostemma capitatum
dichelostemma capitatum subsp. capitatum
corms have been gathered native americans in california, parts of great basin, , southwest. these corms important starch source in diet. california tribes dug , continue dig corms before flowering, during flowering, or after seeding depending on tribe , individual family. traditional gathering sites visited annually, , there gathering tracts different kinds of corms , bulbs owned , maintained particular families.
corms eaten animals such black bears, mule deer, non-native wild pigs, rabbits, , pocket gophers. of corms eaten, others dispersed. animals detach cormlets, aerates soil, prepares seedbed, thins plant population, , leaves cormlets behind. once separated, corms may take less time reach flowering size.
although slow flowering starting seeds, used in horticulture. flowers mix in native beds, when contrasted against other california native species such california poppies (eschscholzia californica). patience , proper care, these plants can become quite dramatic come spring.
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