Snow plant, Sarcodes sanguinea.
This is a saprophytic (lacking in chlorophyll) plant related to the better-known Indian Pipe.It is myco-heterotrophic, which means it is symbiotic with a fungus. It grows in California forests above 4000 feet. Its name comes from the fact that it is one of the first plants to appear in spring.
Photo taken on Mt. Pinos, north Los Angeles county.
Image: Jeff Lanam.
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Been searching the whole web...and could not find much information on edibleness. Do you know what they might tastelike and if people have eaten them?
i honestly have no idea.
I found a link here that says it is edible: Stalks are edible when cooked like asparagus; however this plant is rare and is protected by law.
( http://www.backcountryrangers.com/plants_index.html )
hope this is helpful, :o)