Calochortus umbellatus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calochortus umbellatus |
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Scientific classification | |
Genus: |
Calochortus
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Species: |
umbellatus
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Synonyms | |
Calochortus collinus Lemmon |
Calochortus umbellatus is a flowering plant in the lily family found only in California in the United States. The common name for this species is Oakland mariposa lily or Oakland star-tulip.
Distribution
The species is a California endemic of limited distribution. It grows primarily in the San Francisco Bay Region with a few isolated populations in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Nevada Counties.
Description
Calochortus umbellatus is a branching perennial herb up to 25 cm tall. Inflorescence is sub-umbellate with 3-10 white or pale pink flowers.
This species is included on the California Native Plant Society list 4.2 of rare and endangered plants.
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