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Palmer's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus palmeri
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Palmer's Mariposa Lily (Calochortus palmeri)
Calochortus palmeri, commonly known as Palmer's mariposa lily or strangling mariposa, is a flowering plant belonging to the lily family (Liliaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus palmeri S. Watson
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Genus: Calochortus
- Variety: Calochortus palmeri S. Watson var. palmeri
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus palmeri is endemic to California.
- It is found in areas such as the Los Padres National Forest, including the Sespe Watershed along the Chorro.
Morphological Characteristics
- Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri is a perennial herb with a bulb.
- The flowers are often white or pale lavender, exhibiting varied colors and shapes within the Calochortus genus.
Additional Information
- Calochortus is a genus of bulbous plants with approximately 70 species found from British Columbia to Guatemala.
- Calochortus palmeri is a CNPS List 1B.2 species, indicating it is rare, threatened, or endangered in California.
Resources
- USDA Plants: Find Calochortus palmeri in USDA Plants
- Saint Mary's College of California (1995)