Triteleia sp.
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Family: Themidaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Triteleia sp. is a native California perennial in the Themidaceae family.
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
Is Triteleia sp. native to California?
Yes. Triteleia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Triteleia sp. belong to?
Triteleia sp. is in the Themidaceae family, genus Triteleia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Triteleia bridgesii — Bridges' brodiaea
- Triteleia clementina — San clemente island triteleia
- Triteleia crocea — Yellow brodiaea
- Triteleia crocea var. crocea — yellow triteleia
- Triteleia crocea var. modesta — Trinity Mountains triteleia
- Triteleia dudleyi — Dudley's triplet lily
- Androstephium breviflorum — Small-flowered androstephium
- Androstephium sp.
- Bloomeria clevelandii — San diego goldenstar
- Bloomeria crocea — Common goldenstar
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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