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San Luis mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus obispoensis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
San Luis Mariposa Lily
The San Luis mariposa lily is a beautiful flowering plant native to California.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The San Luis mariposa lily belongs to the lily family (Liliaceae).
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Calochortus obispoensis Lemmon
- Common Names: San Luis mariposa lily, San Luis Obispo star tulip
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Synonym: Calochortus simulans (Hoover) Munz – San Luis Obispo mariposa lily (Note: the text indicates these species can be confused)
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to San Luis Obispo County, California.
- Also found in a few locations in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Specifically restricted to the Cuesta Ridge Botanical Special Interest Area.
- Found on banks in lower foothills around the latitude of San Luis Obispo.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bulbous plants.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions Calochortus clavatus var. recurvifolius as a fire-follower found on dry slopes in chaparral.
Additional Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden