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San Clemente Island brodiaea
Scientific Name: Brodiaea kinkiensis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
San Clemente Island Brodiaea (Brodiaea kinkiensis)
Brodiaea kinkiensis, commonly known as San Clemente Island brodiaea, is a perennial herb endemic to San Clemente Island, California.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources suggest this plant may not be safe for dogs. Please exercise caution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brodiaea kinkiensis
- Common Name: San Clemente Island brodiaea
- Author Citation: Brodiaea kinkiensis T. Niehaus
- Synonyms: Appears to also be called Kinkiensis.
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is endemic to San Clemente Island, one of the Channel Islands of California.
- San Clemente Island has an area of 56 square miles.
Morphological Characteristics
- Brodiaea kinkiensis is a perennial herb (bulb).
- It is a non-woody plant (forb/herb).
- It has strap-shaped staminodes with a mucronate or cuspidate apex (with a minute, abrupt tip).
- Scape 2-3 cm, slender.
- Flowers 14-24 mm perianth purple.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA Distributional Map: Brodiaea kinkiensis Niehaus
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ITIS TSN 42811
- Biodiversity Library: A NEW SPECIES OF BRODIAEA FROM SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA