Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
762285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoover

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 11: 21 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761618



Common Names

  • Bloomeria humilis
  • Humilis Bloomeria
  • Humilis Star Lily


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Description

Bloomeria humilis (also called Humble 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 humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bloomeria humilis 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 humilis 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 humilis

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

Bloomeria humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bloomeria humilis?

Bloomeria humilis

What is the common name of Bloomeria humilis?

Dwarf Golden Star

What is the natural habitat of Bloomeria humilis?

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,

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