Golden Stars, Common goldenstar

Bloomeria aurea

Physical Characteristics

Bloomeria aurea is a BULB growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb[161, 257]. No more details are given, but the bulbs of the closely related B. crocea can be eaten raw at any time of the year[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known