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Plummer's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus plummerae
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Plummer's Mariposa Lily (Calochortus plummerae)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from a bulb.
Considerations for Children
- This plant grows from a bulb.
Calochortus plummerae, commonly known as Plummer's mariposa lily, is a captivating wildflower native to California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus plummerae E. Greene
- Common Name: Plummer's mariposa lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Calochortus plummerea (misspelling in source text)
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is endemic to Southern California.
- It is found in the Santa Monica Mountains and the San Gabriel and Verdugo Mountains.
- It grows at elevations up to 5,580 feet.
Morphology and Growth
- Calochortus plummerae is a perennial herb that grows from a bulb.
- It's a slender-branched plant, typically reaching 1-2 feet in height.
- It features 2-4 erect, widely bell-shaped flowers that are pink to rose in color.
Ecological Role
- The California Native Plant Society lists this species as having limited distribution.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It has densely hairy petals. The only other local *Calochortus* with densely hairy petals is *C. clavatus*, flowers of which are bright yellow instead of pink.
Resources and Further Information
- California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants: This species is listed on list 4.2 (limited distribution).
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Wikimedia Commons