Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
762281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Coville

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Pacific States 1: 398 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761614



Common Names

  • Bloomeria crocea
  • Crocea Bloomeria
  • Crocea Star Lily


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Description

Bloomeria crocea (also called Golden Bloomeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bloomeria crocea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bloomeria crocea var. aurea (Kellogg) Ingram
Bloomeria crocea var. montana (Greene) Ingram
Bloomeria crocea var. crocea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bloomeria crocea is a bright yellow, star-shaped, with six petals. The seed is a small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, green and rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bloomeria crocea is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bloomeria crocea

Bloomeria crocea is native to California and can be found in the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside.

Bloomeria crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bloomeria crocea?

Bloomeria crocea

What is the common name of Bloomeria crocea?

Golden Star

What is the natural habitat of Bloomeria crocea?

It is native to California

Species in the Bloomeria genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300615: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.