Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
762811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoover

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 2: 129 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762144

Common Names

  • Pallida Brodiaea
  • Pallida Star-tulip
  • Pale Brodiaea

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Description

Brodiaea pallida (also called Pale Brodiaea, 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 pallida 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

The flower of Brodiaea pallida is a deep blue color with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brodiaea pallida is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a few roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Brodiaea pallida

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

Brodiaea pallida FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Brodiaea pallida?

Brodiaea pallida prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Brodiaea pallida?

Brodiaea pallida prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal soil for Brodiaea pallida?

Brodiaea pallida prefers a well-draining, sandy soil.

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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