Summary
Calochortus plummerae is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name Plummer's mariposa lily.[3]
| Calochortus plummerae | |
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| In Franklin Canyon Park Santa Monica Mountains | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Genus: | Calochortus |
| Species: | C. plummerae
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| Binomial name | |
| Calochortus plummerae | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Cyclobothra plummerae (Greene) Hoover | |
It is endemic to Southern California where it is found along the coast, inland hills, and some Transverse Ranges and Peninsular Ranges.[4][3] It is a member of the chaparral, grasslands, and lower montane coniferous forest plant communities.[3][4]
The species is named in honor of American botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon (1836 – 1923).[5]
Description edit
Calochortus plummerae produces thin, branching stems and a few long curling leaves.[6]
Atop the stem is a lily bloom with long, pointed sepals and petals which may be up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are pink, lavender, or white with a wide yellow band across the middle. They are hairy inside and sometimes fringed with hairs. The center contains large whitish or yellowish anthers.[6] Flowers are present from May to July.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ "NatureServe Explorer - Calochortus plummerae". NatureServe Explorer Calochortus plummerae. NatureServe. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ a b c d Calflora taxon report, University of Calilfornia @ Berkeley, Calochortus plummerae. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ a b c California Native Plant Society—CNPS Inventory Plant Detail: 'Calochortus plummerae. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ Greene, Edward Lee 1890. Pittonia 2(8A): 70–71
- ^ a b c Calochortus plummerae in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
External links edit
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Calochortus plummerae
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile: Calochortus plummerae (Plummer's mariposa lily)
- Calochortus plummerae — Calphotos, University of California @ Berkeley Photos gallery
