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Palmer's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus palmeri var. 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 and sometimes as Strangling Mariposa, is a captivating 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 var. palmeri
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Strangling Mariposa
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus palmeri is endemic to California.
- It can be found in areas like the Los Padres National Forest, specifically within the Sespe Watershed along the Chorro.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri is a perennial herb that grows from a bulb.
- Mariposa lilies in the genus Calochortus are known for their open flowers exhibiting a variety of colors and shapes.
Conservation Status
- Calochortus palmeri var. palmeri is listed as a California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, indicating it is rare, threatened, or endangered within California.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "strangling mariposa" is also used for this plant.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database: Provides information and resources for Calochortus palmeri.
- Saint Mary's College of California: Contributed information and identification details in 1995.
- Discover Life: Offers comprehensive details about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.