Wild Hyacinth

Wild Hyacinth - Dichelostemma capitatum

Wild Hyacinth - Dichelostemma capitatum

by Paul Jones

Wild Hyacinth, also known as "blue dick," thrives in open, sunny areas like the desert or burned forest land. The corms are eaten by animals such as black bears, mule deer, and rabbits. Native Americans also used the fleshy root as food.