Brodiaea is a genus of bulbous perennials native to North America, which typically produces spikes of star-shaped flowers. Commonly known as "cluster-lilies," brodiaea are characterized by their long stems and delicate blooms. There are many synonyms for brodiaea, including "wild hyacinth," "dwarf lily," and "harvest brodiaea." These names often reflect the plant's appearance or habitat, with wild hyacinth alluding to its resemblance to the popular garden plant, and harvest brodiaea referencing its time of bloom in late summer and early fall. Other synonyms for brodiaea include "amaryllis family" and "Liliaceae family," which indicate its status as a member of the larger botanical family of amaryllids and lilies.