Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
762778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeps.) T.F.Niehaus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 60: 52. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762111

Common Names

  • Brodiaea insignis
  • Insignis Lily
  • Insignis Climbing Lily

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Description

Brodiaea insignis (also called Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California, USA. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brodiaea insignis 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 insignis 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 insignis

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

Brodiaea insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brodiaea insignis?

Brodiaea insignis

What is the common name of Brodiaea insignis?

Insignis Brodiaea

What is the natural habitat of Brodiaea insignis?

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-301090: Based on the initial data import
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
Theodore F. Niehaus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Niehaus' in the authors string.