Calflora Taxon Report
Calochortus amabilis  Purdy
Golden fairy lantern, Golden globelily, Short lily, DIOGENES' LANTERN
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2024 Alaine Arslan
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2020 Matt Berger
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2024 Mary Ann Machi
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2020 Steve Conger
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2025 Mike Russler
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2019 Steve Laymon
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2015 James Gonsman
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2018 James Gonsman
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2021 Cynthia Powell
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2025 Hunter Breck
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2014 Steve Matson
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2014 Steve Matson
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2021 Yoriko Kishimoto
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2023 Bill Kress
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2024 Alaine Arslan
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2024 R.A. Chasey
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2019 Susan McDougall
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2025 Mary Ann Machi
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2025 Mike Russler
Calochortus amabilis 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: Mixed Evergreen Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
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Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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