Dichelostemma sp.
Family: Themidaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Dichelostemma sp. is a native California perennial in the Themidaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Dipterostemon: Dichelostemma stalks twist or twine dramatically; Dipterostemon stalks may curve but don't twine.; vs Allium: Dichelostemma lacks onion smell; Allium has strong onion/garlic odor when crushed.; vs Brodiaea: Dichelostemma stalks curve or twist; Brodiaea stalks stay straight and upright.; vs Triteleia: Dichelostemma stalks curve or twine; Triteleia stalks stay straight.; vs Tulbaghia: Dichelostemma lacks onion smell; Tulbaghia has garlic odor when damaged.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dichelostemma sp. native to California?
Yes. Dichelostemma sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dichelostemma sp. belong to?
Dichelostemma sp. is in the Themidaceae family, genus Dichelostemma.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Dichelostemma volubile — Twining brodiaea
- Dichelostemma congestum — Fork-toothed ookow
- Dichelostemma ida-maia — Firecracker flower
- Dichelostemma multiflorum — Wild hyacinth
- Dipterostemon capitatus — Blue dicks
- Dipterostemon capitatus subsp. capitatus
- Dipterostemon capitatus subsp. lacuna-vernalis — Vernal pool blue dicks
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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