Calflora Taxon Report
Dipterostemon capitatus  (Benth.) Rydb.  ssp. capitatus 
Blue dicks
Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Parent: Dipterostemon capitatus
Genus: Dipterostemon
Family: Themidaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF

Alternate Names:
JEFBrodiaea capitata var. insularis
JEFBrodiaea insularis
JEFDichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
JEFDichelostemma insulare
JEFDipterostemon insularis
Information about Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

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