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Weed's mariposa lily
Scientific Name: Calochortus weedii
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Calochortus weedii, commonly known as Weed's mariposa lily, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the lily family (Liliaceae). This perennial herb showcases the beauty and diversity of North American flora, particularly in California.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The text mentions this plant belongs to the Lily family (Liliaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood
- Common Name: Weed's mariposa lily
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Varieties:
- Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood var. weedii
- Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood var. intermedius Ownbey
- Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood var. vestus Purdy
- Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names: Calochortus weedii Wood.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calochortus weedii is native to North America.
- It is endemic to California, meaning it is limited to this region.
- Specifically found in the coastal mountain ranges of southern California and Baja California.
- It also grows along the coast and in the foothills of southern California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Calochortus weedii is a perennial herb and a monocot.
- Flowers are variable in color, ranging from cream to light yellow, tan, dark purple, or red-brown.
- Petals are rounded and may have yellow hairs, often less dense in a band around the flower.
- Some varieties exhibit fringed petals and a hairy throat with small maroon dots.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions the flower petals vary in colour from cream to light yellow or tan to dark purple to red-brown.
- Some flowers may have fringed petals, a hairy throat with little maroon dots.
- The species is described as "anything but a weed" despite its common name including the word "Weed".