Calochortus concolor
Calochortus concolor, also known by the common name goldenbowl mariposa lily, is a species of flowering plant in the lily family.
| Calochortus concolor | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Genus: | Calochortus |
| Species: | C. concolor |
| Binomial name | |
| Calochortus concolor (Baker) Purdy | |
It is endemic to the Peninsular Ranges, in Southern California (U.S.) and northern Baja California (México). It grows on slopes in chaparral, woodland, and forest habitats.
Description
Calochortus concolor is a perennial herb growing an erect stem 30 to 60 centimeters tall. The waxy basal leaf is 10 to 20 centimeters long and withers at flowering.
The inflorescence bears 1 to 7 erect bell-shaped flowers. Each flower has three sepals and three yellow petals with reddish areas near the bases.
The fruit is a narrow, angled capsule up to 8 centimeters long.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment of Calochortus concolor
- USDA Plants Profile for Calochortus concolor
- Flora of North America
- UC Photos gallery — Calochortus concolor
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