Bloomeria sp.
Goldenstar, Goldenstar
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Family: Themidaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Bloomeria sp. (Goldenstar) is a non-native California perennial in the Themidaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Triteleia: Bloomeria has golden spreading stars; Triteleia has tubular flowers in purple, blue, white, or pale yellow.; vs Primula: Bloomeria grows from bulbs with grass-like leaves; Primula has basal rosettes of broad leaves.; vs Muilla: Bloomeria flowers are golden yellow; Muilla flowers are white.; vs Androstephium: Bloomeria has spreading star petals; Androstephium has tubular flowers.; vs Brodiaea: Bloomeria has golden spreading stars; Brodiaea has purple tubular flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bloomeria sp. native to California?
No. Bloomeria sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Bloomeria sp. belong to?
Bloomeria sp. is in the Themidaceae family, genus Bloomeria.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Bloomeria clevelandii — San diego goldenstar
- Bloomeria crocea — Common goldenstar
- Bloomeria crocea var. aurea — Common goldenstar
- Bloomeria crocea var. crocea — Common goldenstar
- Bloomeria crocea var. montana — Mountain goldenstar
- Bloomeria humilis — Dwarf goldenstar
- Brodiaea appendiculata — Appendage brodiaea
- Brodiaea californica — California brodiaea
- Brodiaea coronaria — Garland brodiaea
- Brodiaea elegans subsp. elegans — Harvest brodiaea
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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