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Brodiaea

Brodiaea

9.9
A plant from western United States that grows from a bulb with leaves at the base and bright flowers
  • noun
  • /broʊˈdiːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Brodiaea blooms in late spring across many regions of California and Oregon.

Examples

  • Several species in the Brodiaea genus are prized for their vibrant blue-purple flowers in gardens.

  • Some botanists argue about whether Brodiaea should be placed in the lily family or the Alliaceae.

  • The Brodiaea blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I've planted several Brodiaeas in my garden.

  • Several species in the Brodiaea genus are prized for their vibrant blue-purple flowers in gardens.

  • The Brodiaea blooms in late spring across many regions of California and Oregon.

  • I've planted several Brodiaeas in my garden to enjoy their colorful blooms.

Compounds

Brodiaea elegans
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant with violet flowers on a leafless stalk from Oregon to southern California

elegant brodiaea
  • Specialized
9.9

A wildflower from western North America with violet or blue-violet flowers on a leafless stalk

Surface Forms

Brodiaea singular
Brodiaea plural

Etymology

Brodiaea comes from the name Brodie, a Scottish plant collector who studied these bulb flowers. So the name remembers the person and explains why this group of plants is called Brodiaea today.