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Calochortus concolor  (Baker) Purdy
Golden bowl mariposa,   Goldenbowl mariposa lily
Calochortus concolor is a perennial herb that is native to California, and found only slightly beyond California borders.
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Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSCalochortus luteus var. concolor
Information about  Calochortus concolor from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CACO4)

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[Wikipedia] Description, Range: Calochortus concolor, also known by the common name goldenbowl mariposa lily, is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is endemic to the Peninsular Ranges, in Southern California (U.S.) and northern Baja California (México). It grows on slopes in chaparral, woodland, and forest habitats. Description Calochortus concolor is a perennial herb growing an erect stem 30 to 60 centimeters tall. The waxy basal leaf is 10 to 20 centimeters long and withers at flowering. The inflorescence bears 1 to 7 erect bell-shaped flowers. Each flower has three sepals and three yellow petals with reddish areas near the bases. The fruit is a narrow, angled capsule up to 8 centimeters long. (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]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/04/2024).