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Blue Dicks
Scientific Name:
Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
Family:
Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)
Blooms:
Feb - May
Color:
Blue-Purple
Perennial herb
Native
Often referred to as brodiaea. Note the congested arrangement of small blue to purplish flowers and two sets of a series of three antherss inside the flower. Blue dicks is common in grassy areas. Also white form
Kevin Hintsa
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