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Calochortus catalinae (Santa catalina mariposa lily)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Calochortus catalinae S. Wats.

Santa Catalina mariposa lily

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: CACA5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Benefit

Use Food: Bulb consumed by indigenous peoples.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Bibliography

Bibref 1218 - Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources (2006) Anderson, M. Kat

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Calochortus catalinae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Calochortus catalinae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Calochortus catalinae

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-10-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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