Rooted in Culture: Oregon's Wild Camas

Camas root has long nourished the people of the Northwest as a culturally significant staple. It’s served a pivotal role in the diet and trade of Tribal communities in Oregon as well as the land itself. And it’s been an important component of Tribal diets in Oregon for at least 10,000 years, with camas oven pits dating back at least 8,000 years. And it continues to be a staple for many Tribal families today.

[@phase2006]

Great video

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Love videos like this! Beautiful landscape & heritage.

[@traveloregon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

I ate a lot of wild things in the mountain as a child. I miss that experience. #nostalgic

[@Dokurider]

There's supposed to be Camus fields near our reservation as well, but I've never been there. Maybe one day I can eat one, and perhaps that day will be soon.

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