Calochortus clavatus

Calochortus clavatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Calochortus
Species: C. clavatus
Binomial name
Calochortus clavatus
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Botanical illustration.

Calochortus clavatus is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name clubhair mariposa lily. It is endemic to California where it is found in forests and on chaparral slopes. [1]

Description

The Calochortus clavatus lily produces tall stems up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height and only basal leaves. [2]

Atop the stem is a lily bloom with sepals up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are up to 5 centimeters long and yellow with a darker line or series of bands near the base, which are often red. The cup of the flower is filled with hairs which have clubbed ends. The anthers are often deep purple. [2]

The capsule fruit is up to 9 centimeters long. [2]

Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus, San Luis Obispo County
Varieties

Varieties of Calochortus clavatus include: [1][3]

See also

Closeup of flower.

References

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