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naked mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus nudus
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Naked Mariposa Lily (Calochortus nudus)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from a bulb.
- It has a slender, sometimes "naked" stem.
Considerations for Children
- This plant grows from a bulb.
- It has a slender, sometimes "naked" stem.
Scientific Name & Common Names
- Scientific Name: Calochortus nudus
- Common Names: Naked Mariposa Lily, Naked Star Tulip, Shasta Star Tulip, Sierra Star Tulip
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Calochortus
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Synonym: Calochortus nudus S. Watson
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically the mountains of California, Oregon and Washington.
- Found in mountainous areas, often in open spots within coniferous forests.
- Prefers vernally wet soils that dry out later in the season.
- Specifically mentioned locations include the northern Sierras, Cascade ranges, Trinity Alps, Long Canyon Trail, Eight Dollar Mountain, Illinois River Valley, Siskiyou Mountains, Southern Oregon, Plumas County, and Butterfly Valley Botanical Area (Sierra Nevada, Northern California).
- Grows at elevations from 3000-8000 feet.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous, perennial, and bulbous plant.
- A monocot.
- Grows to a height of approximately 10-20 cm, potentially reaching 50 cm.
- Possesses narrow leaves.
- Features showy pale mauve to white flower cups.
- The stem is often described as "naked," referring to it being long and slender with few leaves.
- It assumes a green coloring in the winter.
Quirky Facts
- The name "nudus" (naked) refers to the relatively simple and unadorned petals compared to other Calochortus species.
Further Information
- Discover Life: [Links to Discover Life's page about Calochortus nudus]
- Jepson eFlora