Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
ghiesbreghtii
ID:
763389

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 268 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762722

Common Names

  • Ghiesbreghtii Mariposa Lily
  • Ghiesbreghtii Globe Lily
  • Ghiesbreghtii Star Tulip

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calochortus ghiesbreghtii 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 ghiesbreghtii 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 ghiesbreghtii

Calochortus ghiesbreghtii can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Calochortus ghiesbreghtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus ghiesbreghtii?

Calochortus ghiesbreghtii

What is the common name of Calochortus ghiesbreghtii?

Ghiesbreght's mariposa lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus ghiesbreghtii?

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,

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