Calochortus weedii
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID6440257f4e585848144854 |
| Scientific name | Calochortus weedii |
| Authority | Alph.Wood |
| First published in | Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 20: 169 (1868) |
Description Top
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Calochortus weedii, also known as Weed's mariposa lily, is a perennial herb found in various regions of Southern California and Baja California. It is a member of the chaparral flora and can grow up to 90 centimeters tall. The plant produces bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors, including cream, yellow, and reddish purple. It is also known for its unique petals with reddish brown borders and inner surface hairs. There are three recognized varieties of Calochortus weedii, with some previously considered varieties now classified as distinct species. This plant is a beautiful addition to the North American lily family.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobothra weedii | (Alph.Wood) Hoover | Leafl. W. Bot. 10: 341 (1966) |
| Calochortus luteus var. weedii | (Alph.Wood) Baker | J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 309 (1874) |
| Calochortus weedii var. albus | Purdy | Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. ser. 3, 2: 133. 1901 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | weed's mariposa lily |
| Chinese | 橙花仙灯 |
Varieties (abbr. var.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Calochortus weedii var. intermedius | Ownbey | Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 519 (1940) |
| Calochortus weedii var. peninsularis | Ownbey | Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 519 (1940) |
| Calochortus weedii var. weedii | Unknown |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Northern America click to expand
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Mexico
- Mexico Northwest
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Southwestern U.S.A.
- California
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Mexico
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000762847 |
| USDA Plants | CAWE |
| Tropicos | 18401584 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:532485-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-301807 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 19152 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 134854 |
| Nature Serve | 2.159096 |
| IPNI | 532485-1 |
| iNaturalist | 75947 |
| GBIF | 2750668 |
| Freebase | /m/055pw5p |
| EOL | 1086636 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 1315 |
| USDA GRIN | 463647 |
| Wikipedia | Calochortus_weedii |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |