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Calochortus clavatus  S. Watson  var. clavatus 
Club haired mariposa lily,   Clubhair mariposa lily
Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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~180 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Calochortus clavatus
Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 4.5 - broad endemic

Communities: Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFCalochortus clavatus ssp. clavatus
Information about  Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CACLC2)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat: Calochortus clavatus is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name clubhair mariposa lily. It is endemic to California where it is found in forests and on chaparral slopes.[1] (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]. 2025. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 02/10/2025).