Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatum (Blue Dicks)

Fairly common (during rainy season) native, perennial herb found in grasslands. Dies back to underground bulb during dry season. Flower is light to dark purple. Blooms winter to spring. Previous scientific name: Brodiaea capitata.

Dichelostemma capitatum subsp. Capitatum (blue dicks). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Dichelostemma capitatum subsp. capitatum (blue dicks). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Dichelostemma capitatum subsp. capitatum (blue dicks). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Dichelostemma capitatum subsp. Capitatum (blue dicks). NATIVE. Pictured in winter.