Look for a tall, upright wildflower with a single unbranched stem
Check for narrow, grasslike leaves that grow from the base
Notice a cluster of small white or cream flowers at the top
Observe star-shaped flowers with six petals
Look for flowers arranged in a loose spike or raceme
Identify a bulb-like underground base
Be cautious of plants growing in moist meadows, open woods, or grassy slopes
Avoid plants with a strong onion or garlic smell, since death camas lacks that odor
Compare carefully with edible camas, which has blue flowers
Never taste or handle unknown wild bulbs for identification