Calochortus greenei
About
Calochortus greenei is a species of flowering plant in the lily family known by the common name Greene's mariposa lily. It is native to northern California and southern Oregon, where it grows in the forest and woodlands of the mountains. It is a perennial herb which produces a branching stem up to about 30 centimeters in maximum height. There is a basal leaf about 20 centimeters long which does not wither at flowering. The inflorescence bears 1 to 5 erect bell-shaped flowers. Each flower has three sepals and three light purple petals with darker areas at the bases. The petals are 3 to 4 centimeters long and have a coat of long hairs on their inner surfaces. The fruit is a winged capsule about 2 centimeters long.
- Family
- Liliaceae
How to use it
Greene's mariposa lily can be appreciated for its ornamental beauty in gardens, especially in regions that mimic its native mountainous habitat. Its striking flowers attract pollinators, contributing to local biodiversity. Additionally, the plant's unique characteristics make it a subject of interest for botanical studies and conservation efforts.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Calochortus greenei
- Slug
- calochortus-greenei
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Genus
- Calochortus
- Species
- greenei
- Wikidata QID
- Q5023102
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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