Green Nature

Brodiaea

picture of an Elegant Brodiaea flower


Brodiaea is a genus of flowering plants in the Lily family native to the West Coast, not to be confused with other lily species with the common name brodiaea.

Often called Wild hyacinth, sixteen different species exist, and all but four or five have a range limited to California.

They are perennials that grow from bulbs and produce blue or purple flowers during late spring. They are also suitable for growing in gardens.

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