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Panamint Mountain mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus panamintensis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calochortus panamintensis: Panamint Mountain Mariposa Lily
The Calochortus panamintensis, also commonly known as the Panamint Mountain Mariposa Lily, is a rare and beautiful plant native to specific regions of North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus panamintensis (Ownbey) Reveal
- Common Name: Panamint Mountain Mariposa Lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Calochortus nuttallii var. panamintensis (Ownbey) Reveal
- Nomenclatural Reference: Intermount. Fl. Cronquist et al. 6: 501. 1977.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Panamint Mountain Mariposa Lily is primarily found in the northern Desert Mountains, specifically the Panamint Mountains in California and Nevada.
- It thrives in dry habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Calochortus panamintensis is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- The genus Calochortus consists of bulbous plants.
- The petals are a light yellow color and have a red or purple spot.
Ecological Role
- In the Panamint Mountains, this lily grows alongside other species such as wildrose, rabbitbrush, Panamint daisies, and lupine.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calochortus panamintensis.
- More gardening information can be found on Garden Guides.
- The Nevada Natural Heritage Program (NNHP) and NatureServe also contain data on this plant.