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Calochortus umbellatus  Alph. Wood
Oakland mariposa lily,   Oakland star tulip
Calochortus umbellatus is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).
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~689 records in California
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within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 2.9 - strong indicator

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Chaparral, Valley Grassland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
ICPNCalochortus collinus
Information about  Calochortus umbellatus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
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USDA PLANTS Profile (CAUM)

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[Wikipedia] Distribution, Description: Calochortus umbellatus is a flowering plant in the lily family found only in California in the United States.[3][4] The common name for this species is Oakland mariposa lily or Oakland star-tulip. Distribution The species is a California endemic of limited distribution.[5] It grows primarily in the San Francisco Bay Region, often on serpentine soils,[6] with a few isolated populations in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Nevada Counties.[7] Description Calochortus umbellatus is a branching perennial herb up to 25 cm tall. Inflorescence is sub-umbellate with 3-10 white or pale pink flowers.[8] This species is included on the California Native Plant Society list 4.2 of rare and endangered plants.[9] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
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: 03/28/2024).