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Cox's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus coxii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: OR (crinite mariposa-lily)
Calochortus coxii - Cox's Mariposa Lily
Calochortus coxii, commonly known as Cox's Mariposa Lily or Crinite Mariposa Lily, is a rare and beautiful flowering plant belonging to the lily family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from a bulb.
Considerations for Children
- This plant grows from a bulb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus coxii M.R. Godfrey & Callahan
- Common Names: Cox's Mariposa Lily, Crinite Mariposa Lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus coxii is endemic to specific regions.
- Specifically mentioned locations include:
- Oregon (OR)
- Bilger Ridge (near Myrtle Creek, OR)
Morphological Characteristics
- Calochortus coxii is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Stems are usually not branching, and can be straight to flexuous.
- The plant can reach up to 50 cm in height.
- It retains its leaves during the winter.
Conservation Status
- Calochortus coxii has been listed as an endangered species by the state.
Quirky Facts
- The plant is named in honor of Douglas County resident Marvin Cox, who discovered it.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calochortus coxii.
- The Native Plant Society of Oregon - Umpqua Valley chapter, conducts field trips to view this species.