Calochortus clavatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Calochortus
Species:
C. clavatus
Binomial name
Calochortus clavatus
Botanical illustration.

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]

See also

Closeup of flower.

References

  1. 1 2 Calflora database: Calochortus clavatus . accessed 2.8.2013
  2. 1 2 3 Calochortus clavatus in Flora of North America @ efloras.org . accessed 2.8.2012
  3. ↑ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Calochortus clavatus". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  4. ↑ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Calochortus clavatus S. Watson var. avius Jeps.". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  5. ↑ "Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus Calflora". www.calflora.org.
  6. ↑ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis Calflora". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus Calflora". www.calflora.org.
  8. ↑ "Calochortus clavatus var. recurvifolius Calflora". www.calflora.org.
  9. ↑ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Calochortus clavatus S. Watson var. recurvifolius (Hoover) R. Fiedler & P. Zebell". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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