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Brodiaea jolonensis
Brodiaea jolonensis Eastw.
Chaparral Brodiaea
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: BRJO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Capsule
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CABenefit
Use Food: Bulbs/corms consumed by indigenous peoples.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Bibliography
Bibref 1218 - Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources (2006) Anderson, M. KatSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Brodiaea jolonensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Brodiaea jolonensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Brodiaea jolonensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-10-20Research By: TWC Staff