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slender mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis
Also known as the Slender Mariposa Lily, Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis is a captivating wildflower native to California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus clavatus S. Watson var. gracilis Ownbey
- Common Name: Slender Mariposa Lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis
Considerations for Pets
- The plant grows from an onion-like bulb.
Considerations for Children
- The plant grows from an onion-like bulb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Specifically found in the western Transverse Ranges, including the San Gabriel Mountains.
- Grows in shaded foothill regions.
- Occurs in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and valley and foothill grasslands.
- Has been observed in Topanga Canyon, Los Angeles County, California.
- Elevational range is between 1,180 and 3,280 feet.
Morphological Characteristics
- A perennial herb that grows from a bulb.
- Erect, slender, and straight-stemmed annual growing to about 12 inches tall.
- The plant has a slender stem and minimal foliage.
- Produces few, long, slender, green leaves with parallel veins.
- Features deeply bowl-shaped, brilliant yellow flowers.