Calochortus lyallii |
Calochortus leichtlinii |
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Leichtlin's mariposa lily |
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Stems | 20–60 cm long, bearing a spur-like bulb. |
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Leaves | basal leaves flat, linear, 10– 15 cm long; margins revolute, withering; cauline leaves to 9 cm. |
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Inflorescences | 1–5-flowered; bracts 1–5 cm long. |
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Flowers | sepals 10–20 mm long; petals 10–40 mm long; smoky blue, with a dark purple blotch above nectary, sparsely hairy around nectary; nectary oblong, lacking membrane, clustered with simple hairs; filaments to 5 mm long; anthers 5–7 mm long, white to yellow. |
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Fruits | erect, lanceolate, 3–5 cm long. |
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Seeds | flat; straw yellow. |
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Calochortus lyallii |
Calochortus leichtlinii |
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Distribution | ||
Discussion | Sagebrush, open montane conifer forest. Flowering Jul. 1800–2500m. Casc, ECas. CA. Native. |
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Source | Flora of Oregon, volume 1, page 295 Frank Callahan |
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