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Calochortus clavatus  S. Watson  var. gracilis  Ownbey
Slender mariposa lily
Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
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Observation Search
~147 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Calochortus clavatus
Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS

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

USDA PLANTS Profile (CACLG)

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ID Tips on PlantID.net

[wildflower.org] Description: Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Complexity: Simple Leaf Shape: Linear Leaf Venation: Parallel Leaf Margin: Entire Inflorescence: Umbel Fruit Type: Capsule Bloom Information Bloom Color: Yellow Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul Distribution USA: CA Growing Conditions Light Requirement: Sun Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist (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]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).