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common goldenstar

Scientific Name: Bloomeria crocea var. aurea

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bloomeria crocea: Common Goldenstar

Bloomeria crocea, commonly known as Goldenstar or Common Goldenstar, is a perennial herb found in specific regions of North America. This geophyte belongs to the Themidaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bloomeria crocea
  • Common Names: Goldenstar, Common Goldenstar
  • Synonyms: Bloomeria crocea (Torr.) Coville
  • Variety: Bloomeria crocea (Torr.) Coville var. crocea
  • Family: Themidaceae

Distribution and Habitat

Bloomeria crocea is native to southern California and northern Baja California. It thrives as a geophyte in these regions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 8-20 inches (approximately 0.2-0.5 meters).
  • Arises from a corm, approximately 5/8 inch (about 15 mm) thick, covered with brown fibers.
  • Features a scapose stem, ranging from 1.5 to 6 dm in height.
  • Has a few basal, linear, carinate leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • The golden, star-like flowers with separate petal-like parts are a key characteristic of this genus.

Further Information

  • Additional information can be found on Discover Life's page dedicated to Bloomeria crocea.
  • Michael Charters provides images of Bloomeria crocea on CalPhotos.