Santa Rosa brodiaea facts for kids
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Brodiaea santarosae is a rare plant species. It is also known as Santa Rosa brodiaea or Santa Rosa Basalt brodiaea. This plant is only found in southern California. It mostly grows in the area where Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties meet. It prefers old volcanic soils, which are called basaltic soils.
There are only five known groups of these plants left. Scientists once thought it was a mix of two other similar plants, Brodiaea filifolia and B. orcuttii. But after studying it closely, they found that wasn't true. It was officially named as its own new species in 2007. The California Native Plant Society lists it as a rare and endangered plant.
What it Looks Like
This plant is a perennial, meaning it lives for many years. It grows a stem that holds bright purple flowers. Each flower has six spreading purple petals, which are called tepals. In the middle of the flower, there are three parts that make pollen. These are called stamens. There are also three small, flat, sterile parts called staminodes. They look like tiny petals and lie against the main petals.
See also
In Spanish: Brodiaea santarosae para niños
