At Mount Wilson, San Gabriel Mountains, California.

Calochortus plummerae is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name Plummer's mariposa lily.[3]

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

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]

The fruit capsule is up to 8 centimeters long.[6]

References

  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer - Calochortus plummerae". NatureServe Explorer Calochortus plummerae. NatureServe. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  2. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  3. ^ a b c d Calflora taxon report, University of Calilfornia @ Berkeley, Calochortus plummerae. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  4. ^ a b c California Native Plant Society—CNPS Inventory Plant Detail: 'Calochortus plummerae. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  5. ^ Greene, Edward Lee 1890. Pittonia 2(8A): 70–71
  6. ^ a b c Calochortus plummerae in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. Retrieved 9 February 2013.

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