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By Greenthumb


Bear Root (Hedysarum mackenzii)
  • Photo posted on 27 May, 2009
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Hedysarum mackenzii, this is the toxic form of H. as the non-toxic H.alpinum and H.hedysaroides both are of the most prevelant wild food sources in alaska, called the indian potato. This is one of the most common of our wild flowers.



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