Bloomeria crocea var. montana

Mountain goldenstar

Family: Themidaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Mountain goldenstar is a California native perennial found in the Tehachapi Mountains, southern Coast Ranges, and western Transverse Ranges in chaparral and yellow-pine forest at elevations of 300 to 1,700 meters. Flowering from April to June, this plant produces bright yellow flowers with perianth segments 11 to 13 millimeters long and distinctive nectar cup cusps. Growing with slender stems emerging from a bulb, it forms delicate clumps in its woodland and chaparral habitats. Its narrow, grass-like leaves emerge from the base of the plant, providing a subtle green backdrop to its vibrant yellow blooms. The flowers are characterized by their golden yellow color and unique nectar cup structure, creating a striking display in its native California landscapes.

Habitat: Chaparral, yellow-pine forest

Bloom period: Apr-Jun

Elevation: 300-1700 m

Bioregions: Teh, SCoR, WTR.

California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, Fresno, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Monterey, Riverside, San Diego

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.