Taxon Report

Bloomeria humilis Hoov.

dwarf goldenstar

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Taxon Summary

Bloomeria humilis, commonly known as dwarf goldenstar, is a perennial bulbiferous herb in the Themidaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, Coastal bluff scrub, and Valley and foothill grassland, growing at elevations from 10 to 120 meters. Bloomeria humilis is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Bloomeria humilis Hoov.
Common Name:
dwarf goldenstar
Family: Themidaceae
Element Code: PMLIL0B020
USDA Plants Symbol: BLHU
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial bulbiferous herb
Blooming Period: Jun Jun
Elevation: 10-120 (35-395)
General Habitats: Chaparral, Coastal bluff scrub, Valley and foothill grassland
Microhabitat:
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Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 6
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 1
   Good (B) 2
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 3
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Piedras Blancas (3512163), San Simeon (3512162)

Threat List Data from the CNDDB

Threat List Total: 4
EOs with Threat Listed: Total EOs % of EOs
2 33 %
Development 1 16%
Foot traffic/trampling 1 16%
Non-native plant impacts 1 16%
Road/trail construction/maint. 1 16%

Notes

Known from only two occurrences in the Arroyo de la Cruz area; current status information needed. Threatened by potential development of habitat and foot traffic. Plant probably does not occur in MNT Co. See Plant Life 11:20-22 (1955) for original description.
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Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 4 March 2025].