Fritillaria camschatcensis – Native Plant Search

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

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Native Continent

Asia-Temperate, Northern America

Asia-Temperate

Hokkaidô, Honshu, Japan, Kamčatskij kraj, Kurile Islands, Primorye, Sakhalin,Russian Federation

Northern America

Canada, Yukon (southwest), British Columbia, United States, Alaska (south), Oregon (northwest), Washington (northwest),

Natural Habitat

Edible Uses

Bulb - raw, cooked or dried for later use. A staple food in areas where it grows wild, when cooked it tastes like baked chestnuts. One report says that the bulbs have a slightly bitter taste, even after cooking. The best-tasting bulbs are said to come from coastal areas where the plants are occasionally covered with salt water. A pudding is made by mixing the bulbs with the fruit of Empetrum nigrum. The bulb is also dried and ground into a powder, then used as a flour or starch for making breads and soups. The bulb is best if harvested in the autumn, it resembles a cluster of cooked rice grains. The green seedpods can be eaten raw or cooked. They are somewhat bitter.