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Lilium rubescens  S. Watson
Chaparral lily,   Redwood lily
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Lilium rubescens is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.2 (limited distribution).
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~232 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 2 - weak indicator

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
JEFLilium washingtonianum var. purpureum
Information about  Lilium rubescens from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (LIRU)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Pollinators, Threats: Lilium rubescens is an uncommon species of lily known by the common names redwood lily and chaparral lily.[2] It is native to northwestern California and southwestern Oregon, where it is known from the Coast Ranges from Lane County to Santa Cruz Counties.[3] As its names suggest, it is a member of the flora in redwood forest understory and chaparral habitat types. The flowers are probably pollinated by bees and the pale swallowtail (Papilio eurymedon).[4][5] This plant is threatened by a number of factors, including development, logging, non-native species, road maintenance, and horticultural collecting of the bulbs and flowers.[6] (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).