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Calochortus clavatus  S. Watson  var. pallidus  (Hoover) P. L. Fiedl. & Zebell
Clubhair mariposa lily,   Pale yellow mariposa
Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Parent: Calochortus clavatus
Genus: Calochortus
Family: Liliaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Ultramafic affinity: 1.6 - weak indicator
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSCalochortus clavatus ssp. pallidus
Information about  Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
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[Wikipedia] Description, Varieties: Calochortus clavatus is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name clubhair mariposa lily. It is endemic to California where it is found in forests and on chaparral slopes.[1] Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus, San Luis Obispo County Varieties Varieties of Calochortus clavatus include: Calochortus clavatus var. avius northwestern Sierra Nevada foothills Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis slender Mariposa lily; western Transverse Ranges (San Gabriels, Santa Susanas, Santa Monicas, & Simi Hills.) Calochortus clavatus var. pallidus Calochortus clavatus var. recurvifolius Arroyo de la Cruz mariposa lily; southern outer Coast Range north of Arroyo de la Cruz Piedras Blancos, San Luis Obispo County. (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).