Calochortus ciscoensis
| Calochortus ciscoensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Genus: | Calochortus |
| Species: | C. ciscoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Calochortus ciscoensis S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood | |
Calochortus ciscoensis is a North American species of flowering plants in the lily family first described for modern science in 2008. It is found only in eastern Utah (Uintah, Duchesne, and Grand Counties).[1][2][3][4]
Calochortus ciscoensis is a bulb-forming perennial herb each bulb producing several stalks up to 40 cm tall. Flowers are white or light pink to lavender.[5]
References
- ↑ Welsh, Stanley Larson & Atwood, Nephi Duane 2008. Utah Flora (ed. 4) 923
- ↑ Tropicos, Calochortus ciscoensis S.L. Welsh & N.D. Atwood
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ↑ Utah Rare Plant Guide link to pdf page with short description plus color photos
External links
- SEINet, Arizona Chapter, Calochortus ciscoensis S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood several color photos
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