A genus of plants in the lily family, found in California, with small flowering bulbs.
Named after naturalist and botanist Hiram Bloom in the 19th century, using the Latinized '-ia' suffix. Scientific plant names honor the people who discovered or studied them.
When a scientist discovers a new species, getting it named after you is immortality—Hiram Bloom never became a famous historical figure, but his name lives on in 'Bloomeria,' known by botanists and California wildflower enthusiasts forever.
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