Golden Stars (Bloomeria aurea)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb. No more details are given, but the bulbs of the closely related B. crocea can be eaten raw at any time of the year. — No more details are given, but the bulbs of the closely related B.; crocea can be eaten raw at any time of the year.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry flats and hillsides, often in heavy soils and especially in foothill woods, to 1500 metres. in California. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)