Calochortus argillosus
(Hoover) Zebell & P. L. Fiedl.
Clay mariposa lily
Calochortus argillosus is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California.
Bloom Period
The blue points on the map indicate observations in Calflora.
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland
[Wikipedia] Description: The inflorescence bears 1 to 4 erect bell-shaped flowers. Each flower has three sepals and three petals up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are rounded in shape and white to pink in base color with a central spot or streaking of red, purple, and yellow. The fruit is a narrow capsule up to 6 centimeters long. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
