Crown Brodiaea
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Crown Brodiaea
brodiaea coronaria
The Crown Brodiaea is a beautiful flower that blooms in spring. It has vibrant purple petals that attract lots of friendly bees and butterflies!
Habitat: Crown Brodiaea typically grows in grassy areas and open woodlands in California.
Appearance
The Crown Brodiaea has striking deep violet or purple, bell-shaped flowers arranged in a loose cluster atop a slender, leafless stem. Each individual flower uniquely features six petal-like parts forming a distinct crown-like appearance, making it easily distinguishable from other wild lilies.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsparagaceaeGenusBrodiaea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its 'crown' name comes from the regal arrangement of its beautiful flower parts!
Native Americans traditionally harvested and ate its starchy bulbs, often roasted!
The Crown Brodiaea is a distant relative of asparagus, both being monocots!
This wildflower thrives in California and Oregon, loving sunny, open meadows.
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Defiance
Crown Brodiaea can survive dry summers by storing water and energy in its underground bulb, helping it thrive in arid conditions.
Ability
Underground Energy Vault
This plant has a corm (like a bulb) that acts as a hidden food storage, allowing it to rapidly sprout and bloom after winter rains.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Its vibrant purple flowers and nectar are a powerful lure for native bees and other insects, ensuring its reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
A generalist pollinator of its blooms
pollinates
Common Drone Fly
Syrphus ribesii
Hoverflies also aid in pollination
pollinates
Blue Orchard Bee
Osmia lignaria
A native bee that visits its flowers
Traits
Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants with soft stems that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
BrodiaeaCalifornia onionCrown flower
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Crown Brodiaea?
30-60 cm
How wide does Crown Brodiaea spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Crown Brodiaea?
2-3 cm
When does Crown Brodiaea bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Crown Brodiaea edible?
Yes
Is Crown Brodiaea toxic?
None
What is Crown Brodiaea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Crown Brodiaea pollinated?
Insect
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