Camas (Camassia quamash)

The sweet bulbs of the Camas (Camassia quamash) are considered by many to be a Northwest native food delicacy. The taste is often compared to a baked pear, fig, or sweet potato, and can even be used to sweeten other foods. The longer they’re cooked, the sweeter they get. Native American peoples, wild foragers, and sustainable gardeners have and continue to value this plant as a nourishing food. 

Camas are also a major source of carbohydrates and very high in protein. It contains 5.4 ounces of protein per pound of root, even more hearty than a filet of Salmon with 3.7 ounces per pound. Bulbs can be eaten immediately after cooking, or dried for future use.