Rex Trulove
Yes, it is a wild lily and it is quite pretty. Leucocrinum montanum is found in the drier areas of the state. The species name, montanum, is actually not a direct reference to Montana. Rather, it means “of the mountains”. There is an indication that the Crow Indians ate the bulbs. However, I’ve never tried them, so I can’t say if they are good to eat or not. The bulbs are medicinal, though.
Awe, it’s precious. More interesting info. I love reading about edibles.
There are quite a number of lilies that are native to Montana, but only a few of them are edible.