Calflora Taxon Report
Calochortus tolmiei  Hook. & Arn.
Hairy star tulip, Tolmie star tulip, Tolmie's star tulip, White pussy ears
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Calochortus tolmiei is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot
Communities: Redwood Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSCalochortus caeruleus var. maweanus
PLANTSCalochortus coeruleus var. maweanus
PLANTSCalochortus elegans var. lobbii
PLANTSCalochortus maweanus
PLANTSCalochortus purdyi
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[calscape.org] Range, Habitat: Calochortus tolmiei is a species of flowering plant in the lily family known by the common names Tolmie star-tulip and pussy ears. It is native to the west coast of the United States from Washington to California, where it is a common member of the flora in several types of habitat. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Learn more about Calochortus tolmiei: Calochortus tolmiei Jepson video: (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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