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yellow mariposa lily

Scientific Name: Calochortus luteus

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Yellow Mariposa Lily (Calochortus luteus)

The Yellow Mariposa Lily, scientifically known as Calochortus luteus, is a beautiful wildflower native to California. It's also known by its common name, Yellow mariposa tulip.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text indicates that the plant grows from a bulb.

Considerations for Children

  • The text indicates that the plant grows from a bulb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calochortus luteus Douglas ex Lindl.
  • Common Names: Yellow Mariposa Lily, Yellow Mariposa Tulip
  • Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
  • Synonym: The provided text includes synonyms, but they are in snippets from other websites and not directly associated as synonyms for Calochortus luteus.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to California.
  • Also found in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Grows in grasslands, woodlands (especially yellow pine forests), and mountains.
  • Prefers altitudes of 1,000 to 8,000 feet.
  • Requires sandy soils.
  • It is found in coastal, valley, and foothill areas from the Mexican border almost to Oregon.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A bulbous perennial herb.
  • Grows to 0.3 meters (1 foot) in height and 0.1 meters (0ft 4in) in width.
  • Erect annual with glabrous stems and a somewhat zig-zag axis.
  • Flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
  • Flowers are 1 to 1.5 inches.
  • Flowers are bell-shaped, often deep yellow.

Growing habits

  • Flowers from April to June.
  • Hardy to zone (UK) 3.

Ecological Role

  • A conspicuous fire-follower, meaning it thrives in areas that have experienced fire.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The flowers have a large patch of yellow and maroon in the center, likely to attract pollinators.

Quirky Facts

  • Native Americans consumed the bulbs of Yellow Mariposa Lilies, either raw or boiled like potatoes.

Further Information

  • USDA NRCS National Plant Data
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life