Triteleia crocea var. crocea
yellow triteleia
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Family: Themidaceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Triteleia crocea var. crocea (yellow triteleia) is a California herb in the Themidaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
How to tell it apart
vs Brodiaea: Triteleia has six fertile stamens; Brodiaea has only three fertile stamens plus three white petal-like staminodes.; vs Dipterostemon: Triteleia has tubular flowers; Dipterostemon flowers open wide and spreading.; vs Allium: Triteleia has no onion smell; Allium smells like onion when crushed.; vs Bloomeria: Triteleia has tubular flowers; Bloomeria has spreading golden stars with a nectar cup.; vs Muilla: Triteleia flowers form clear tubes; Muilla petals spread wide and nearly separate.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Triteleia crocea var. crocea belong to?
Triteleia crocea var. crocea is in the Themidaceae family, genus Triteleia.
Is Triteleia crocea var. crocea rare or endangered?
Triteleia crocea var. crocea carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3S4.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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