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Calochortus superbus (Yellow mariposa)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Calochortus superbus

Calochortus superbus Purdy ex J.T. Howell

Yellow Mariposa

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

Synonym(s): Calochortus luteus var. citrinus

USDA Symbol: CASU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White to yellowish or lavender, usually with purple streaks toward base.

Distribution

USA: CA

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade

Benefit

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

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-11
Research By: TWC Staff

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