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Weed's mariposa lily

Scientific Name: Calochortus weedii var. weedii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Weed's Mariposa Lily (Calochortus weedii)

Calochortus weedii, commonly known as Weed's mariposa lily, is a beautiful flowering plant belonging to the lily family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood
  • Common Name: Weed's mariposa lily
  • Family: Liliaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Calochortus weedii Wood.
  • Varieties:
    • Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood var. weedii
    • Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood var. intermedius Ownbey
    • Calochortus weedii Alph. Wood var. vestus Purdy

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America, specifically California.
  • Endemic to California, primarily found in the coastal mountain ranges and foothills of southern California and Baja California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a monocot and a perennial herb.
  • The rounded flower petals exhibit color variation, ranging from cream to light yellow, tan, dark purple, or red-brown.
  • The flower's throat is hairy and often features maroon dots.
  • The plant can grow to about 2 feet tall, producing a yellow saucer-shaped flower that sometimes has large pink spots in the center.