Calochortus clavatus S. Watson var. pallidus (Hoover) P. L. Fiedl. & Zebell
Clubhair mariposa lily, Pale yellow mariposa
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Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
[Wikipedia] Description, Varieties: 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]
Description
The Calochortus clavatus lily produces tall stems up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height and only basal leaves.[2]
Atop the stem is a lily bloom with sepals up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are up to 5 centimeters long and yellow with a darker line or series of bands near the base, which are often red. The cup of the flower is filled with hairs which have clubbed ends. The anthers are often deep purple.[2]
The capsule fruit is up to 9 centimeters long.[2]
Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus, San Luis Obispo County
Varieties
Varieties of Calochortus clavatus include:[1][3]
Calochortus clavatus var. avius northwestern Sierra Nevada foothills[4]
Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus [5]
Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis slender Mariposa lily; western Transverse Ranges (San Gabriels, Santa Susanas, Santa Monicas, & Simi Hills.)[6]
Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus[7]
Calochortus clavatus var. recurvifolius
Arroyo de la Cruz mariposa lily; southern outer Coast Range north of Arroyo de la Cruz Piedras Blancos, San Luis Obispo County.[8][9] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)
[www.wildflower.org] Description: Plant 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 hairs, and sometimes reddish brown blotches, near base of petals.
Distribution
USA: CA (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)
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Suggested Citation
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
with data contributed by
public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California:The Calflora Database
[a non-profit organization].Available:
https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 12/04/2023).