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Calochortus argillosus  (Hoover) Zebell & P. L. Fiedl.
Clay mariposa lily
Calochortus argillosus is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California.
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Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
ICPNMariposa argillosa
Information about  Calochortus argillosus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CAAR44)

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[Wikipedia] Description: Calochortus argillosus is a perennial herb producing an unbranching stem to heights between 40 to 60 centimetres (16 to 24 in). The leaf at the base of the stem is narrow in shape, reaching up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long, and withering away at flowering. 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)


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: 12/04/2024).