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Calochortus bruneaunis

Calochortus bruneaunis A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.

Bruneau Mariposa Lily

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

Synonym(s): Calochortus nuttallii var. bruneaunis

USDA Symbol: CABR4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT

Benefit

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

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

Metadata

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

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