Camas. Gathering Wild Food of the Pacific Northwest: Camassia

[wesb.]

Lots of cool info. I’m currently trying to restore our 6 acre property in Tualatin (not too far from you) by planting a wide array of native and edible plants, Camas Lily included.
Whenever people ask me what camas is and want to learn more I refer them to your video. I’d love for more people to become aware of this great plant; if people planted it in their yards camas could very well become a staple across Oregon again.

[whitefawn]

As a Native of the plains, Camas Bulbs are cooked underground for 3 days. Thanks for mentioning Native Americans.

[cirquedumushroom]

I knew you lived in Oregon.... But I didn't know you were in the willamette valley. I go to West Linn High School, and there is a protected forested area right next to the school called Camassia, and during the spring it explodes with these blue camas flowers it's quite beautiful.

[charityrocks]

A true pit oven will have wood coals under the rocks and a source of oxygen to keep it burning. Also should have an access hole as well to pour water into it to create more steam.

[davidstarr]

Really enjoy learning about some wild edible plants I didnt know about before. Tyvm for posting

[corypace]

Wow... next time I visit family in Oregon, I will have to hunt down some bulbs to try. Thanks for sharing. Warm regards from Alaska!

[CrackyMcZap]

Inulin is also a main component of agave. I imagine if one were to mash and ferment camas, one could distill a unique Pacific Northwest tequila analogue. Aged in charred Oregon white oak?

[cetuspa]

You should try making cinnamon buns from ground Camas flour....they are UNBELIEVABLY delicious and moist.
Really!

[akai]

Wonderful, I've always been interested in finding wild edibles and You described these and showed plenty or examples to make it easier to identify, and showed what not to eat, Thank You .     I live in Portland OR and so this is great because it's in My area .  Thank You again and Take Care .

[frflstne]

the Kalapuya and most all other tribes who ate Camas are still here. It feels like an act of honoring them to try to replant and reintroduce such an important staple to their peoples that settlers destroyed in coming here. Thanks for sharing!

[ogadlogadl]

Excellent presentation! You sell the bulbs? Would like to start the process of saving seed of these and planting in the yard as an ace up the sleeve in case needed as food.

[OntheTrailwithDale]

Great vid Shawn, not sure if I have Camas this far south, but found it informative just the same. Thanks for posting!!

[babyroxasman]

Looking at native american stuff and your website was at the top of the page!

[FlintSpall]

very insightful and well explained as all your videos are.I should be more health conscience myself, but I'd probably just eat french fries.lol

[RyanCrezee]

If the basal plates are left behind and re-buried when harvesting the bulbs, then they can regrow the next season!

[PrimalOutdoors]

Great information I don't know if I am quite ready to go after Camas I would hate to get a hold of one of those death camas bulbs by accident.

Jason

[Tossdart]

Thanks Shawn. Again this knowledge is not easily come by. Too old for this type of challenge but in any case.

[ceili]

Am I missing something or was there no mention of what it tastes like when cooked?!!!!

[OverOnTheWildSide]

Thanks for the vid, I’m hoping to gather camas this year

[dorasoteno]

What is this "Wild Food Challenge" you speak of, Sir?