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chaparral brodiaea

Scientific Name: Brodiaea jolonensis

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Brodiaea jolonensis

Brodiaea jolonensis, commonly known as chaparral brodiaea, dwarf brodiaea, or Jolon brodiaea, is a flowering plant belonging to the cluster-lily family. It is a perennial herb and a monocot.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Brodiaea jolonensis Eastw.
  • Family: Themidaceae (mentioned in connection to Brodiaea orcuttii) / Brodiaeoideae (subfamily level)
  • Genus: Brodiaea
  • Species: Brodiaea jolonensis

Distribution and Habitat:

Brodiaea jolonensis is native to the coast of western North America. It's found in various communities, including:

  • Chaparral
  • Valley Grassland
  • Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
  • Coastal Prairie
  • Yellow Pine Forest
  • Central Oak Woodland
  • Grassland, open woodland, gravelly clay soils or serpentine

Morphological Characteristics:

  • It is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It has attractive violet blossoms.
  • It grows from a bulb.

Ecological Role:

The text mentions that the Brodiaea genus, including potentially B. jolonensis, may benefit from fire in chaparral ecosystems.

Related Species:

  • Brodiaea coronaria (Crown Brodiaea): another species in the genus native to western North America.
  • Brodiaea orcuttii (Orcutt's Brodiaea): another species of Brodiaea.
  • Brodiaea filifolia (Thread-leaved Brodiaea): another species of Brodiaea.
  • Brodiaea californica: a related species.
  • Brodiaea kinkiensis: a related species.
  • Brodiaea santarosae: a related species.
  • Brodiaea terrestris ssp. kernensis: a related subspecies.
  • Brodiaea elegans Hoover ssp. hooveri Niehaus: a related subspecies.

Further Information:

  • Find more information on Brodiaea jolonensis in the Flora of North America (FNA).
  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brodiaea jolonensis.