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Brodiaea californica  Lindl.
California brodiaea
Brodiaea californica is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found in Oregon.
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Genus: Brodiaea
Family: Themidaceae  
(Liliaceae)
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEFBrodiaea grandiflora var. elatior
JEFHookera californica
Information about  Brodiaea californica from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (BRCA4)

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[Wikipedia] Etymology: Brodiaea is named for James Brodie [1744 - 1824], a Scottish botanist who was known for his discovery of Pyrola uniflora in Britain. Californica means from California. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).