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Dunn's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus dunnii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (Dunn's mariposa lily)
Dunn's Mariposa Lily (Calochortus dunnii)
Calochortus dunnii, commonly known as Dunn's mariposa lily, is a rare and beautiful flowering plant belonging to the lily family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus dunnii Purdy
- Common Name: Dunn's mariposa lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonym: Calochortus palmeri S. Watson var. dunnii (Purdy) Jepson & Ames
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus dunnii is native to California and Baja California.
- It is considered a rare and endangered species, particularly in San Diego County.
- The plant thrives in dry habitats.
- Specific locations include the Cuyamaca Mountains and Vulcan Mountains in San Diego County.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Calochortus dunnii is a perennial herb that grows from a bulb.
- The plant is a monocot.
- Plants rarely bulbose; when present, bulb coat is membranous
Quirky Facts
- The beauty of Dunn's Mariposa Lily has inspired cake decorations.
- There is a wide variation in patterns among members of a single population.
Further Information
- Calflora Database: Calflora (Search for Calochortus dunnii)
- California Native Plant Society (San Diego Chapter): CNPSSD.ORG
- Flora of North America (FNA): Search for Calochortus dunnii
- Discover Life: Discover Life (Search for Calochortus dunnii)