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appendage brodiaea

Scientific Name: Brodiaea appendiculata

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Brodiaea appendiculata

Also known as appendage brodiaea, appendage cluster-lily, or Hoover's brodiaea, Brodiaea appendiculata is an uncommon species within the Brodiaea genus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brodiaea appendiculata Hoover
  • Family: Asparagaceae (mentioned as belonging to the order Asparagales, "Magueyes, azucenas y parientes")
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but "Kaweah cluster-lily" is associated with a similar name (sw. Niehaus - Kaweah brodiaea, Kaweah cluster-lily sw.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California.
  • Specifically mentioned as photographed in the Sierra Nevada, California.
  • Coastal populations are found in San Diego County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Key characteristics for identification include the size and shape of the staminodia and apical filament appendages.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Historically, Brodiaea was used as a paint binder and adhesive on bows.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brodiaea appendiculata.
  • Information is available at the University of California Botanical Garden.