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Brodiaea coronaria (Crown brodiaea)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Brodiaea coronaria (Salisb.) Engl.

Crown brodiaea, Harvest brodiaea

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: brco3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The nut flavoured corms were dug by natives and eaten raw or cooked.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple

Distribution

USA: CA , OR , WA
Canada: BC
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Loam

Benefit

Use Food: Bulbs/corms consumed by indigenous peoples.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Oregon Native Plant Nursery - Woodburn, OR

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Brodiaea coronaria in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Brodiaea coronaria in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Brodiaea coronaria

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-06-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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