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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
Information about  Calochortus tolmiei from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CATO)

Photos on Calflora

Photos on CalPhotos

Google Images

Photos on iNaturalist

ID Tips on PlantID.net

[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: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/29/2025).