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Sierra brodiaea
Scientific Name: Brodiaea purdyi
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brodiaea Species: A Diverse Genus
The genus Brodiaea encompasses a variety of flowering plants, many of which are native to California and the surrounding regions. This diverse group, often referred to as cluster-lilies, exhibits a range of characteristics and habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species of Brodiaea are known to grow from bulbs.
- Brodiaea flowers have grass-like leaves.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Liliaceae / Themidaceae / Asparagaceae (depending on the species and classification system used)
- Genus: Brodiaea Smith
Common Names and Accepted Scientific Names
- Brodiaea minor (Benth.) S. Watson: Sierra brodiaea
- Brodiaea insignis: Kaweah brodiaea
- Brodiaea elegans: Elegant Brodiaea, Harvest Brodiaea
- Brodiaea purdyi: Sierra Brodiaea
- Brodiaea sierrae: Sierra Foothills Brodiaea
- Brodiaea coronaria: California hyacinth, crown brodiaea, harvest cluster-lily
- Brodiaea terrestris
- Brodiaea filifolia: Threadleaf brodiaea
- Brodiaea appendiculata: Appendaged Brodiaea
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Brodiaea californica Lindl. var. leptandra (Greene) Hoover = Brodiaea sierrae.
Distribution and Habitat
- Many Brodiaea species are endemic to California, particularly the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- Brodiaea coronaria thrives from British Columbia to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, along the Cascade Range, and throughout northwestern California.
- Brodiaea terrestris is native to the California border, through the Bay Area, to San Diego, and in the central Sierra Nevada.
- Brodiaea appendiculata is found in valley grasslands, open woodlands, gravelly clay soil from the San Francisco Bay Region to the Sierra.
Morphological Characteristics
- Brodiaea purdyi is described as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Sierra brodiaea is evergreen during winter. Adult specimens are small in size and reach 50 cm high.
- Brodiaea flowers have grass-like leaves and six petals, each with a dark stripe.
Traditional Uses
- Historically, Brodiaea was used as a paint binder and adhesive on bows.
Ecological Role
- Several Brodiaea species are deer resistant, making them suitable for gardens in areas where deer are prevalent.
Specific Species Highlights
- Brodiaea sierrae: A relatively recently described species from the Sierra Nevada foothills of California.