Calochortus clavatus
S. Watson
var. avius
Jeps.
Pleasant valley mariposa lily
Calochortus clavatus var. avius is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank:
1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere)
Bloom Period
one or more occurrenceswithin a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
Yellow Pine Forest
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[calscape.org] Range, Habitat: Pleasant Valley Mariposa Lily (Calochortus clavatus var. avius) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the Sierra Nevada Foothills region. It tends to grow in rocky slopes and open areas, at elevations from 0-5900 feet. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
[wildflower.org] Characteristics: Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit Type: Capsule Size Notes: Branched stem up to about 3 feet tall. Leaf: Leaves up to about 8 inches long, withering by anthesis. Bloom Information Bloom Color: Yellow Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul Bloom Notes: With reddish brown blotches and hairs near base of petals. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
