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Calochortus umbellatus  Alph. Wood
Oakland mariposa lily,   Oakland star tulip
Calochortus umbellatus is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).   CNDDB
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Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 2.9 - strong indicator

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Chaparral, Valley Grassland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
ICPNCalochortus collinus
Information about  Calochortus umbellatus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CAUM)

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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, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2022. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/02/2022).