Brodiaea californica explained

Brodiaea californica, with the common name California brodiaea, is a species of plant in the genus Brodiaea.

The perennial plant, growing from a bulb, is native to California and Oregon.

Brodiaea californica is the largest species in the genus Brodiaea, reaching up to in height when in flower. The flowers, which are borne in late spring or early summer, are variable in colour, ranging from purple to white or occasionally pink.^[1]

Etymology

Brodiaea is named for James Brodie [1744-1824], a Scottish botanist who was known for his discovery of Pyrola uniflora in Britain.^[2]

Californica means 'from California'.

References

• Book: Weathers , John . "A Practical Guide to Garden Plants": grown in the British Islands, with culture and propagation info. . 2008-06-28 . 1901 . . 1192 pages . Classification of Plants . https://books.google.com/books?id=aAEDAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA2-PA828 .
• Book: Bailey . Liberty Hyde . Liberty Hyde Bailey . Miller . Wilhelm . "Cyclopedia of American Horticulture": with geographical and biographical Sketches . 2008-06-28 . Volume 1 A-D . 1900 . . Brodiaea . https://books.google.com/books?id=AzdJAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA182 .

External links

• • Jepson Manual Treatment: Brodiaea californica
• USDA Plants Profile: Brodiaea californica
• Brodiaea californica — U.C. Photos gallery

Notes and References

1. Carol Bornstein, David Fross, Bart O'Brien 2007. "California Native Plants for the Garden". Cachuma Press. (paperback) (hardcover). p 211
2. Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 78, 84