Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
762730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. ex Lem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 5: 428b (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762063

Common Names

  • Brodiaea californica
  • Californica Lily
  • Californica Climbing Lily

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Description

Brodiaea californica (also called California Brodiaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Brodiaea californica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brodiaea californica sub. leptandra (Greene) J.C.Pires
Brodiaea californica sub. californica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brodiaea californica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brodiaea californica is a bulbous perennial native to California. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brodiaea californica

Brodiaea californica is native to California, USA. It can be found in dry grasslands and chaparral.

Brodiaea californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brodiaea californica?

Brodiaea californica

What is the common name of Brodiaea californica?

Californica Brodiaea

What is the natural habitat of Brodiaea californica?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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-301047: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.