Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
flexuosus
ID:
763385

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 7: 303 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762718

Common Names

  • Flexuosus Mariposa Lily
  • Flexuosus Globe Lily
  • Flexuosus Star Tulip

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Description

Calochortus flexuosus (also called Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a single flower. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus flexuosus is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus flexuosus is white or pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pale pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus flexuosus is a perennial plant that grows from a bulb. It is native to the western United States and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the bulbs. Seeds should be sown in the fall and the bulbs should be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Calochortus flexuosus

Calochortus flexuosus can be found in the western United States, from California to Alaska.

Calochortus flexuosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus flexuosus?

Calochortus flexuosus

What is the common name of Calochortus flexuosus?

Wavy-leaf mariposa lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus flexuosus?

Grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands

Species in the Calochortus genus

Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301685: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.