Calochortus clavatus S. Watson var. recurvifolius (Hoover) P. L. Fiedl. & Zebell
Arroyo de la cruz mariposa lily
2020 David Krause 2019 Julie Ann Watson 2020 David Krause 2023 Morgan Stickrod 2006 Dave Hacker 2014 Kipp McMichael 2012 CNPS, San Luis Obispo Chapter 2012 CNPS, San Luis Obispo Chapter
Calochortus clavatus var. recurvifolius 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).
[Wikipedia] 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. 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)
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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: 06/03/2023).