[pct-l] plant identification

[David Ellzey]

Karen,

The list removes any attached files so the picture never made it. 

Of more interest however is why the hiker decided to sample plants along their hike? Aside from huckleberries up north it seems better to not forage during a thruhike and expose yourself to any additional risk.

BigToe 

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Karen Keller
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:24 PM
To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] plant identification

This plant is a Yucca whipplei, common name Our Lord's Candle. The one in the picture, is an immature plant. It is not poison but it certainly did not agree with a least one hiker who tried to sample it. He had a long night last night with bouts of vomiting etc. I'd say off hand, although the plant may be edible, I'd stick to pro bars.

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