Calochortus uniflorus |
Calochortus clavatus |
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large-flowered star-tulip, Monterey mariposa lily |
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Stems | to 10 cm long; bulblets present. |
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Leaves | basal leaves 10–40 cm long, clasping stem at base, persistent; cauline leaves 1–3, linear. |
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Inflorescences | 1–5-flowered; bracts 2, linear; to 4 cm long. |
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Flowers | sepals lance elliptic, 12–16 mm long, acuminate; petals widely wedge-shaped to ovate, 14–28 mm long, white to pink or purple; nectary with pocket-like triangular membrane, crested with simple hairs; filaments to 8 mm long; anthers to 4 mm long, pink to light purple. |
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Fruits | nodding; elliptical, 10–30 mm long. |
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Seeds | irregular-shaped, purple; aging to brown. |
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2n | =20, 40. |
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Calochortus uniflorus |
Calochortus clavatus |
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Distribution | ||
Discussion | Vernal meadows in heavy clays or serpentine soils. Flowering Apr–Jun. 100–800m. Casc, Sisk, WV. CA. Native. Calochortus uniflorus is known to hybridize with C. tolmiei. |
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Source | Flora of Oregon, volume 1, page 297 Frank Callahan |
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