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Calochortus subalpinus

Calochortus subalpinus Piper

Subalpine Mariposa Lily

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

Synonym(s): Calochortus lobbii

USDA Symbol: CASU2

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 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: OR , WA

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade

Web Reference

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-31
Research By: TWC Staff

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