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Calochortus caeruleus (Beavertail grass)

Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Calochortus coeruleus

Calochortus coeruleus (Kellogg) S. Watson

Beavertail Grass

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

Synonym(s): Calochortus caeruleus, Calochortus caeruleus var. fimbriatus, Calochortus coeruleus var. fimbriatus, Cyclobothra caerulea, Cyclobothra coerulea

USDA Symbol: CACO3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: CA

Benefit

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

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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

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

Metadata

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

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