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Calochortus clavatus  S. Watson
Club haired mariposa,   Clubhair mariposa lily
Calochortus clavatus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Foothill Woodland, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Information about  Calochortus clavatus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
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[Wikipedia] Description, Varieties: 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] Calochortus clavatus var. avius northwestern Sierra Nevada foothills[4] Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus [5] Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis slender Mariposa lily; western Transverse Ranges (San Gabriels, Santa Susanas, Santa Monicas, & Simi Hills.)[6] Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus[7] Calochortus clavatus var. recurvifolius Arroyo de la Cruz mariposa lily; southern outer Coast Range north of Arroyo de la Cruz Piedras Blancos, San Luis Obispo County.[8][9] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/28/2024).