Triteleia crocea var. modesta
Trinity Mountains triteleia
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Family: Themidaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Triteleia crocea var. modesta (Trinity Mountains triteleia) is a California plant in the Themidaceae family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Bloom period
Triteleia crocea var. modesta blooms May-Jul.
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
When does Triteleia crocea var. modesta bloom?
Triteleia crocea var. modesta blooms May-Jul.
What plant family does Triteleia crocea var. modesta belong to?
Triteleia crocea var. modesta is in the Themidaceae family, genus Triteleia.
Is Triteleia crocea var. modesta rare or endangered?
Triteleia crocea var. modesta carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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