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Howell's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus howellii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: OR (Howell's mariposa-lily)
Howell's Mariposa Lily (Calochortus howellii)
Calochortus howellii, commonly known as Howell's mariposa lily, is a rare and beautiful flowering plant belonging to the lily family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus howellii S. Watson
- Common Name: Howell's mariposa lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions potential confusion or close relation to Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus superbus Purdy ex J.T.Howell (syn. Mariposa superba (Purdy ex Howell) Hoover), and Calochortus venustus var. citrinus Baker.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus howellii is endemic to a limited area.
- It is found only in Josephine and Curry Counties in Oregon, USA.
- It thrives on federal public lands, specifically on the west side of the Illinois Valley.
- The plant favors open forests with serpentine soils, such as those near Deer Creek Center, west of Selma, Oregon.
Description
- Calochortus is a genus of bulbous plants.
- Calochortus includes mariposas (or mariposa lilies) with open flowers.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions the presence of beetles in the habitat of Calochortus howellii.
Additional Information
- Calochortus howellii is currently listed as a threatened species.