Calflora Taxon Report
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 + POWO

Alternate Names:
OTHERMariposa 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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Photos on iNaturalist

ID Tips on PlantID.net

[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)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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