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harvest brodiaea

Scientific Name: Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Harvest Brodiaea (Brodiaea spp.)

The name "Harvest Brodiaea" refers to multiple species within the Brodiaea genus, most commonly Brodiaea elegans and Brodiaea coronaria. These plants are known for their beautiful flowers and presence in various habitats, particularly in western North America.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The text mentions that the leaves of Brodiaea coronaria are grass-like and wither before bloom time.
  • The plant grows from a deeply buried round structure.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: The text references several species and subspecies:
    • Brodiaea elegans
    • Brodiaea coronaria
    • Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans
    • Brodiaea coronaria ssp. coronaria
  • Common Names: Harvest Brodiaea, Elegant Brodiaea, Crown Brodiaea, Bluedick Brodiaea, Harvest Lily.
  • Family: Themidaceae (also referred to as Lily or Asparagus family), Asparagaceae (previously in Liliaceae), Liliaceae (Lily Family)
  • Plant Symbol: BRCO3 (for Brodiaea coronaria)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Harvest Brodiaea is native to California and found outside of it.
  • Brodiaea coronaria is found from British Columbia to southern California.
  • They are found in early summer in wet prairies and vernal pools, often with other members of the lily family.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Sierra Foothills (south of Yosemite National Park)
    • Mount Pisgah, Oregon
    • West Vancouver, B.C., near Horseshoe Bay
    • San Juan Islands
    • Jasper Ridge

Morphological Characteristics

  • Brodiaea coronaria is a perennial herb up to 30 cm tall.
  • It has grass-like leaves (1-3) from the base that wither before bloom time.
  • The stem is erect.
  • Flowers grow in clusters and open on uneven stalks.
  • The flowers are vase-shaped and grow in a loose umbel.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bees (specifically Anthophora terminalis) interact with Brodiaea coronaria.

Quirky Facts

  • Harvest Brodiaea flowers have been studied for their vase life and the effects of biocides, pH, and sucrose concentrations on them.
  • The common name "Harvest Brodiaea" alludes to the fact that it is the latest blooming of the Brodiaeas, sometimes not flowering until the end of summer.
  • Harvest Brodiaea has been associated with "Spiritual Insight" and increasing spiritual acuity.

Additional Information

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